Jaipur: A recently released medical check up report of 60 lakh school children in the state showed that there are 45,453 kids suffering from dental problems and over 60,000 school children found suffering from different kinds of skin disorders. Less attention on hygiene is one of the major causes of health-related issues among government school children.
5 more children die of famine in Tharparkar Monday, March 10, 2014 - Tharparkar—At least five more children died of malnutrition in Chachro tehsil of drought affected Tharparkar district in Sindh on Sunday.
Are those beautifully packed and fresh looking exotic fruits displayed on the stands in posh markets really healthy? We'll find it out very soon as for the first time, imported fruits and vegetables are
‘5% Of Total Calorie Intake, Which Is Around 6 Teaspoons A Day, Should Be Target’ The World Health Organization has recommended that sugar intake be reduced globally. Recommended levels of sugar should stay below 10% of total calorie intake a day but below 5% should be the target, the WHO said.
BHOPAL: Students swear by it and some even claim it helps them stay awake when they need it most. Going by sales of caffeinated and energy drinks during exams, there's no stopping these students. Experts,
About 50 per cent of school children are suffering from iron deficiency in Sri Lanka. The Health Ministry has decided to add iron to common salt to prevent iron deficiency and it has already discussed
Eleven children fell ill Tuesday after drinking water from a handpump at a school in Bihar's East Champaran district, officials said. All were reported out of danger after basic treatment. The incident
Unicef and Young Indians (YI) in a meeting on "Children's rights and business principle" on Sunday discussed about dismal child statistics in state. Speaking on the occasion, UNICEF chief of field office
Global child mortality has fallen 41 percent since 1990, but a new United Nations report says efforts must be redoubled to meet 2015 deadline. The number of children who die before their fifth birthday
A study conducted by Greenpeace India, a voluntary organisation working on environmental issues, has reported an alarming rise in the concentration of harmful nitrates in drinking water in Malwa. For this,
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