Delta's ability to spread more easily makes it more of a risk to children and underscores the need for masks in schools and vaccinations for those who are old enough, said Dr Juan Dumois, a pediatric infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St Petersburg, Florida.
During the lockdown imposed in Jammu and Kashmir due to the second wave of Covid-19, many children have become bread-earners for their families.
A well balanced and nutritious diet plays an essential role in the holistic development of a child. The tiny toddlers tend to be highly selective when it comes to food which might miss out on the crucial components of their nutritious needs. It is therefore very important to ensure a substantial intake of nutrients for a child's proper growth and development.
The Punjab government has allowed schools to reopen from August 2 as it further relaxed Covid restrictions in the wake of declining number of cases. The schools were directed to adhere to all Covid safety protocols while restarting classes for students.
On Friday, Taliban terrorists killed Dawa Khan Menapal, head of the Afghan govt's media and information centre, in Kabul's Darul Aman Road.
Uttar Pradesh police has busted a child trafficking racket and arrested 16 persons in this connection.
Dr Randeep Guleria said that it has been found that kids usually have mild symptoms of coronavirus but stressed that all should be vaccinated.
The children had gone to take bath in a pond when they slipped into deep water and drowned. All the children were aged between 8 and 14 years.
Under the package, ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh and a pension of Rs 1,500 a month will also be provided to women who lost their husbands to the infection, according to an official statement.
Early in the pandemic, opinions around the impact of Covid on children and adolescents ranged from it being no more than the common flu to fear of its potential impact on lesser-developed immune systems.
Right food can help you improve your memory, concentration, and brain function. The brain, like the rest of the body, absorbs nutrients from the food we eat. Therefore, it is very important for kids to consume highly nutritious food which are brain-boosters.
For this, the HNRFH has tied up with Access Life Assistance Foundation, an NGO that provides multi-disciplinary supportive care to families of cancer-afflicted children who come to Mumbai for treatment.
This year, Korean boy band BTS earned their first Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, but they lost out to Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande in the category. However, they won three awards at Kids' Choice Awards.
More than one-third of kids infected with the novel coronavirus are asymptomatic, according to a study which confirms that children diagnosed with COVID-19 may represent just a fraction of those infected.
Kawasaki disease (KD) is a childhood illness that causes blood vessels to become inflamed (vasculitis) and swell. KD is most common in children younger than five years old; however, older children can be affected too. Its exact cause is unknown.
Results from several studies have shown that both children and adults learn more and remember better when writing by hand.
To help the needy during the coronavirus pandemic, many have tured out to be Messiahs. Ankit Gupta is one such person who helped those struggling with financial constraints, including children who did not have smartphones for online studies.
The suidy shows body size is associated with getting the disease later in life. A body mass index (BMI) increase above average during childhood, high/low birth weight and below-average height also increase the odds
Parental control, meaning varying degrees of coercion and disregarding the child's role in exercise-related decision-making, was perceived as undesirable and reduced enthusiasm for exercise.
Yoga as an ancient and effective tool comes in handy and helps kids to relax, relieve stress and anxiety, sleep better, improve emotional regulation, increase empathy, and improve mood. It is in this context that yog guru Swami Ramdev in an exclusive interaction with India TV talked about how yoga, ayurvedic principles and acupressure can aid in obtaining healthy mind and body in children.
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