Myopia, a condition where distant objects appear blurry, is becoming increasingly prevalent, particularly among young individuals. Myopia in children has emerged as a global public […]
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Two Million Children Malnourished In Nigeria, Second Highest Worldwide — UNICEF
Nigeria is grappling with a severe child malnutrition crisis, with over 2 million children under the age of five suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), […]
Treatment For Obese Children Has Long-Term Consequence
A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in JAMA Pediatrics, reveals that weight-loss treatment in children with obesity has lasting health benefits, reducing the risk […]
RESEARCHERS IDENTIFY NEW STRATEGY FOR BATTLING TREATMENT-RESISTANT MELANOMA
Scientists have discovered a new approach to targeting treatment-resistant melanoma by inhibiting the gene S6K2. Jessie Villanueva, Ph.D., and her team at The Wistar Institute […]
Healthy Lifestyles: A Focus on Children
Yes children! It is unconventional to consider children when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Many would naturally focus on adults and not just adults; […]
Air Pollution, a Threat to Children’s Health -Research
A recent study suggests that air pollution contributes to 20 per cent of an annual 2.42 million infant deaths across the world occurring within the […]
The Importance of Hygiene in Infant Growth
Hygiene plays a critical role in the healthy growth and development of infants. Infants have immature immune systems, making them more susceptible to infections. Maintaining […]