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A global study has found that children with higher dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids face a lower risk of developing myopia. Researchers linked omega-3s to improved eye health, while high saturated fat intake was associated with increased risk.

Delhi is launching a mental health programme for children, workers, and seniors using teleconsultation, counselling, and AYUSH therapies. The four-tier system offers anonymous help and support, from phone calls to hospital care, aiming to reduce stress and promote wellness

Taking a lesson from last year’s major surge in dengue infections in Telangana, senior pediatricians have urged parents to be cautious and educate themselves about precautions.

Tension broke out in Punjagutta after local leaders locked a GHMC community hall used for educating poor children. Volunteers from Sushila Devi Memorial Trust were forced to conduct classes outdoors. Police say they have not received any complaint.

Blaze engulfs a three-storey building in old city; most of the victims die due to asphyxiation

Aarti revealed that she chose silence for the past year—not because she was weak, but because her sons needed peace more than she needed to defend herself

He was identified as Subhash (41), a RMP by profession and his children as Marin (13) and Aradhya (10).

"We are not inclined to entertain the current petition, as the relief sought falls within the realm of policy decisions," the bench observed. While dismissing the plea, the court granted the petitioner the liberty to submit a representation to the appropriate authority.

By 2031-35, Telangana State's population growth rate, defined as the pace at which the population increases over time, is projected to decline sharply, nearing zero at 0.3.

Scarlet fever is a seasonal bacterial infection in children caused by group A Streptococcus, and it can be treated with specific antibiotics. Symptoms typically appear within 2 to 5 days after the child is exposed to the bacteria.

Pediatric practice, in particular, is a frontline battleground where this resistance is becoming evident, often compounded by misinformation and misguided antibiotic prescriptions, says health expert

The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development said in a statement that it would celebrate Veer Bal Diwas and the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar with nationwide activities, highlighting the achievements and potential of India's youngsters

Under the world-first law, children and teenagers under the age of 16 in Australia will be banned from using social media from the end of next year, a move the government and the opposition party argue is necessary to protect their mental health and well-being, Xinhua news agency reported

The gruesome incident, according to the official, took place in Nawar district on Wednesday afternoon when a group of children found a toy-like object and began playing with it, but the object exploded killing two children on the spot and injuring another.

A study reveals that 20% of children and adolescents aged 5 to 19 years in Telangana suffer from Impaired Kidney Function (IKF), a condition affecting the kidneys' ability to filter waste

World Mental Health Day, observed annually on October 10, aims to raise awareness and combat stigma. Behavioral issues such as aggression, anger, along with depression and anxiety disorders, have seen a significant rise in recent years.

A group of dogs attacked the boy while he was playing in front of his house. His mother, Sirisha, had asked him to fetch a milk packet from a nearby shop. As Revanth was on his way to the shop, the dogs pounced on him, causing severe injuries. Reports indicate that he sustained injuries to his eyelids, hands, and head.

Scientists from Estonia surveyed the parents of over 400 children about their own screen use, their children’s screen time, and the children’s language skills. Published in Frontiers in Developmental Psychology, the study found that parents with high screen usage often have children with similar habits, and increased screen time in children is linked to weaker language skills.

The students were seen wading through the water-stagnated, muddy road holding each other for support.

Researchers at the University of California-Davis’ MIND Institute conducted the first study examining how neighborhood factors affect ADHD symptoms in both autistic and non-autistic children. The results could inform public policy changes to enhance health equity.