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In 2015 alone 1,100 infant deaths were entirely preventable, suffocation fatalities occurred while babies were in bed. (Photo: Pixabay)

More babies dying of suffocation, often in bed

Parents should also be aware that bed sharing is most dangerous for newborns less than 4 months old, preemies and...

20 Feb 2018 12:22 PM IST

As per a guideline from the American Association of Pediatricians, children between the age of 2-5years, should not be permitted screen time of more than 1 hour/day and for those above 6 years, the duration of exposure is to be fixed by the parents, who also need to act as a media monitor. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are ways children can get Vitamin D, say experts

While calcium and vitamin D are vital for building healthy bones, calcium can only be absorbed when vitamin D is...

9 Jun 2018 9:20 AM IST

Research reveals ADHD medicines lower risk of sexually transmitted infections. (Photo: Pixabay)

Beyond drugs, it's not clear which ADHD treatments work

It is likely that a combination of medicine and behavioural interventions will be best suited for many.

2 Jun 2018 1:27 PM IST