'A concerned mother of a four-year-old child approached me for her stammering problem. Stammering is all about vocal cord paralysis. The child is trying to say something but cannot say it because either she does not know how to …
It's summer time and itches and rashes are common, but if you notice either yourself or your child developing pus filled rashes along the back that progress to the rest of the body, you should be worried. A common disease in …
Ever wonder what the effect of all those gadgets might be on your kid's eyes? Well doctors have found that almost 20% of all school children suffer from diminished vision and might not even know it. The study conducted …
In the ever crowded city of Mumbai, pneumonia seems to be taking a toll on its residents. According to Dr Deepak Ugra, leading paediatrician and former head of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics, pneumonia is the biggest killer of …
Breastfeeding is one of the most important aspects of a baby’s growth, but it is also one of the biggest fears a new mother has. 'How do I breastfeed?', 'Will my baby know what to do?', 'Will I be able to produce enough …
Being a parent can be the best part of married life, but when it comes to actually conceiving, a number of couples have a tough time. Here is a question by one of our readers regarding getting pregnant. Our expert Dr Smarajit …
Madhumita, 29, was elated with the fact that she was pregnant, but the fear of not being a ‘good enough’ mother was eating away at her. Her well-meaning friends and relatives were bombarding her with advice. Atleast three of …
A private hospital dedicated to treating only children up to 18 years was unveiled in this tech hub by Cloudnine Hospitals, which also specialises in infant and maternal care. The children's hospital with 42 beds across three …
Six-year-old Tanvi Roy flaps her hands continuously for hours, while Ankit Prakash, 17, doesn't go to the toilet but eases himself in the kitchen or drawing room every night. These children are not mentally retarded but suffer …
May 14 is World Thalassemia day.
While most of the children between the ages of six to ten years are busy playing and enjoying their childhood to the fullest; Amit Shankar (name changed) is lying on a hospital bed being …
Second Saturday, being a holiday for everyone only added to the troubles of poor patients who depend on government healthcare for their medical needs. Doctors and other medical staff of the health and family welfare department …
If you could get a magic wand which would protect your child from 80-odd diseases including thalassemia, leukaemia, sickle cell disease, arthritis, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and maybe even diabetes and heart disease in the …
Breastfeeding creates a bond between a mother and a baby that is unmatched. However, there are so many problems that can arise during breastfeeding. At health.india.com, we get queries from distressed mothers asking if their …
United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi said in Thane on Wednesday that the government is paying maximum attention to the health and welfare of women and children, especially those in the backward areas of the …
