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  Cause of concern: 18 COVID +ve kids in Mumbai diagnosed with life-threatening disease PMIS

  India | July 22, 2020 11:07 IST

  The ICMR has already been informed about the new disease - Paediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS), while the doctors continue their research on the cases, media reports said, adding the cases have been reported in Mumbai since June this year.

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  HRD Ministry issues guidelines to states, UTs regarding education of migrant workers' children

  Education | July 14, 2020 15:22 IST

  The HRD Ministry on Tuesday issued guidelines to states and union territories regarding education of migrant workers' children who have returned home during the COVID-19 pandemic, asking them to ensure that their names are not struck off the school rolls.

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  Is your child getting irritated after online study? Swami Ramdev shares tips to cheer up his mood

  Health | July 02, 2020 13:04 IST

  If you are also troubled by the constantly irritated behaviour of your child due to online classes, then make him do some yoga. Swami Ramdev, in a special segment on IndiaTV, teaches yogasanas and pranayam that are effective in the all-round development of children.

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  Researchers discover improved treatment for children with sickle cell anemia

  Lifestyle | July 15, 2020 18:56 IST

  A team of international researchers has found that dose escalation of hydroxyurea treatment for children in Uganda with sickle cell anemia is more effective and has similar side effects than a lower fixed dose of the same drug.

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  COVID-19 causes mild disease in most children, fatalities rare: Lancet study

  World | June 26, 2020 15:32 IST

  Majority of COVID-19 patients under 18 years old experience a mild disease, and fatalities are extremely rare, according to the first multinational study of 582 children and adolescents. 

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  25,000 grave violations against kids in armed conflict last year: UN

  World | June 16, 2020 10:07 IST

  The UN has verified over 25,000 grave violations against children in armed conflict last year, according to an annual report. The overall number of grave violations remains similar to the number reported in 2018 and represents some 70 violations per day

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  About 56 per cent of children have no access to smartphones for e-learning: Study

  Technology | June 13, 2020 15:24 IST

  About 56 per cent of children were found to have no access to smartphones which have emerged as essential tools for online learning during the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

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  Tablet buying guide for children: Here's what you should look for

  Technology | June 11, 2020 19:16 IST

  To provide your child with a gadget which is easy to access, flexible to use and child-friendly and a bit light on the pocket, here are aspects you should look forward to.

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  40 million children aged 13 to 15 years using tobacco products globally: WHO

  World | May 31, 2020 12:30 IST

  The tobacco industry invests USD 9 billion every year to advertise its products targeting youngsters, with over 40 million children aged 13 to 15 years presently using nicotine items globally, the World Health Organization has warned.

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  Save your child by being cautious about the symptoms of congenital heart defects

  Health | May 14, 2020 15:38 IST

  If you observe any of the symptoms of congenital heart defects in your child during the lockdown, it is advisable to contact a pediatric cardiologist through telemedicine without delay.

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  Coronavirus infection in children may not start with coughs: Study

  Science | May 12, 2020 11:10 IST

  Children suffering from non-respiratory disease symptoms like diarrhea and fever, or those with a history of exposure to the novel coronavirus, should be suspected of having COVID-19, a new study says.

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  Largest number of children displaced in 2019: UNICEF

  World | May 06, 2020 10:24 IST

  An estimated 19 million children, more than ever before, were living in displacement within their own countries due to conflict and violence in 2019 -- some of them for years, according to a new report of the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF).

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  Early high school start times adversely affect attendance: Study

  Lifestyle | May 03, 2020 14:53 IST

  The findings showed that the changes to an earlier start time led to an increase of about one additional absence per year. There were definitely missing more school.

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  Coronavirus symptoms, outcomes in children decoded

  Science | April 23, 2020 14:13 IST

  Most children with COVID-19 may exhibit only mild symptoms, if any, requiring only supportive care, with good prognosis and full recovery possible within one to two weeks, according to a review of studies, which presents the clinical manifestation of the disease in the young people.

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  How children are vital to slowing coronavirus pandemic

  World | March 20, 2020 13:15 IST

  Amid the novel coronavirus pandemic crisis, researchers have cautioned that it is critical to understand how the virus affects kids in order to model the pandemic accurately, limit the disease's spread and ensure the youngest patients get the care they need.

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  COVID-19 outbreak: FWICE announces relief plan for needy members

  Lifestyle | March 18, 2020 12:47 IST

  Children who get the fewest hours of sleep are at the highest risk of developing mental health issues later, including ADHD, anxiety and depression, suggest a new study.

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  Women, children join rally against child abuse in Chennai

  News | February 23, 2020 14:30 IST

  Hundreds of people took to streets to rally against child abuse in Chennai on February 23

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  Man holds 15 children hostage, opens fire at police in UP's Farrukhabad

  News | January 30, 2020 23:52 IST

  A man held 15 children and few women hostage at a house in UP's Farrukhabad.

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  Murder convict holds 20 children hostage in UP's Farrukhabad, rescue operation underway

  India | January 31, 2020 0:27 IST

  Twenty children have been taken into captivity in UP's Farrukhabad on Thursday. According to sources, the culprit identified as Subhash Batham was kidnapping children on the pretext on a birthday party.

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  'Hidden hunger' caused by lack of micronutrients. Here's how to tackle it in children

  Health | December 24, 2019 11:17 IST

  A lack of micro-nutrients can lead to hidden hunger, causing severe underlying deficiencies that can hamper the overall growth and development of children.