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Less than 9 hours of sleep may affect kids' memory, mental health [details]

Elementary school-age children who get less than nine hours of sleep per night have significant differences in certain brain regions responsible for memory, intelligence and well-being compared to those who get the recommended nine to 12 hours of sleep per night, according to a new study.

Jul 31, 2022

Unlocking magic power of sleep with Ajita

Child's sleeping habits hold magical powers; paediatric sleep expert shows ways to unlock them [INTERVIEW]

A child's sleep holds answers to the most common challenges parents face. India's noted paediatric sleep expert talks about the importance of good sleep and the effectiveness of sleep coaching or sleep training.

Jul 30, 2022

Covid Update: India logs 20,408 new Covid cases, 54 deaths

In the last 24 hours, India reported 20,408 new Covid cases and 54 deaths, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.

Jul 30, 2022

New stamp-sized ultrasound stickers that can monitor foetuses in womb

Wearable Technology: New stamp-sized ultrasound stickers developed to monitor foetuses, tumours

A team of engineers in the US have developed a new ultrasound sticker -- a stamp-sized device that sticks to skin and can provide continuous ultrasound imaging of internal organs for 48 hours.

Jul 29, 2022

2 in 5 Indian kids have no access to preventive vitamin A supplements: ICMR

Two in five eligible children in India are missing out on preventive vitamin A supplementation designed to ward off the health problems associated with deficiency of the vitamin, according to an analysis published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health on Friday.

Jul 29, 2022

Covid scare surges as Centaurus variant bothers virologists

Covid Update: India logs 20,409 fresh infections, 47 deaths

Covid cases reported today were 20,409 infections as against previous day's 20,557 count

Jul 29, 2022

Covid Update: India reports 18,313 new Covid cases, 57 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 18,313 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, a rise from the previous day's count of 14,830, said the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday.

Jul 27, 2022

As triple-layered and N95 masks offer best protection from Covid

Covid Update: India logs marginal decline at 14,830 cases today as against 16,866 count yesterday

India reported marginal decline in new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, at 14,830, against 16,866 cases reported on previous day

Jul 26, 2022

What is monkeypox, how does it spread, how to avoid: Explained

Monkeypox virus, that has crossed over 16,000 cases worldwide, is now a declared public health emergency of international concern like Covid and polio.

Jul 25, 2022

Swine Flu in Kerala: 190 pigs culled so far in Wayanad amid concerns

As many as 190 pigs have been culled so far in two pig farms after African swine flu was reported in Kerala's Wayanad district.

Jul 25, 2022

Covid Update: India reports decline in new cases, logs 16,866 cases, 41 deaths in 24 hrs

In the last 24 hours, India reported 16,866 new Covid-19 cases, a steep decline against the 20,279 from the previous day's count

Jul 25, 2022

Flies, cockroaches not likely to spread COVID; study puts end to speculations [details]

Insects like biting flies and cockroaches are not likely to spread the agent of Covid-19 to humans, according to a study.

Jul 24, 2022

World Health Organisation declares "Monkeypox" a global emergency

The World Health Organisation on Saturday declared the monkeypox as public health emergency of international concern.

Jul 23, 2022

Canada witnesses surge in monkeypox, confirms 681 cases so far

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has updated the number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country to 681.

Jul 23, 2022

Covid Surge Again: India reports 21,411 new Covid cases, 67 deaths in 24 hrs

India reported 21,411 new Covid cases, 67 deaths in the last 24 hours showing no relent in surge of new cases attributed to Centaurus variant

Jul 23, 2022

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Health News

Less than 9 hours of sleep may affect kids' memory, mental health [details]

Child's sleeping habits hold magical powers; paediatric sleep expert shows ways to unlock them [INTERVIEW]

Covid Update: India logs 20,408 new Covid cases, 54 deaths

Wearable Technology: New stamp-sized ultrasound stickers developed to monitor foetuses, tumours

2 in 5 Indian kids have no access to preventive vitamin A supplements: ICMR

Covid Update: India logs 20,409 fresh infections, 47 deaths

Covid Update: India reports 18,313 new Covid cases, 57 deaths in 24 hrs

Covid Update: India logs marginal decline at 14,830 cases today as against 16,866 count yesterday

What is monkeypox, how does it spread, how to avoid: Explained

Swine Flu in Kerala: 190 pigs culled so far in Wayanad amid concerns

Covid Update: India reports decline in new cases, logs 16,866 cases, 41 deaths in 24 hrs

Flies, cockroaches not likely to spread COVID; study puts end to speculations [details]

World Health Organisation declares "Monkeypox" a global emergency

Canada witnesses surge in monkeypox, confirms 681 cases so far

Covid Surge Again: India reports 21,411 new Covid cases, 67 deaths in 24 hrs

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]