A detailed long-term medical study has raised serious concerns over the growing burden of high blood pressure among children worldwide, revealing that cases of childhood hypertension have nearly doubled over the past 20 years. The findings underscore what experts are calling a “silent but escalating” health challenge that is rapidly gaining ground among younger populations—one...
The Uttarakhand health department has sounded the alarm as 28 children have been confirmed to have contracted “tomato flu”, triggering heightened surveillance, public alerts, and intensified preparedness across the state’s medical infrastructure. According to state health officials, the outbreak primarily affects children under the age of 5, although vigilance is being extended to older age...
A new scientific study has revealed that excessive screen time among children and adolescents can significantly increase the risk of heart disease and other metabolic disorders later in life. The research highlights how prolonged exposure to screens and disrupted sleep cycles are contributing to deteriorating cardiovascular health in the younger generation. Study Findings Raise Health...
Following alarming reports of kidney failure and multiple child fatalities, the Government of India has issued an urgent advisory cautioning against the prescription of cough syrups for children under two years of age. The directive calls on state governments, health authorities, and medical practitioners to exercise strict restraint and follow evidence-based protocols when treating pediatric...