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Some experts recommend that 60 to 70 per cent of shared reading conversations should be easy, but 30 to 40 per cent should challenge children to learn new concepts. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Asking questions to children is significant for development

Preschool teachers ask children less and simple question: Study.

29 Jul 2019 11:10 AM

Researchers explained that kids who lived in very clean, germ-free conditions during their first years and had less interaction with other children are prone to lymphoblastic leukemia. (Photo: representational/Pixabay)

Strong immune system in children keeps leukemia at bay

Clean, germ-free childhood makes children prone to Leukemia: Study.

06 Jul 2019 11:15 AM

Around 250 migrant children relocated from overcrowded Texas border

The group of lawyers said they saw toddlers without diapers being cared for by unrelated children.

25 Jun 2019 11:13 AM

The hospital is the largest medical facility treating AES patients in the district. As many as 109 people have lost their lives fighting the AES at the hospital. (Photo: ANI)

Portion of roof falls outside ICU treating AES patients in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur

‘A patch of plaster from the roof fell off, nobody has been injured,’ Sunil Kumar Shahi, SKMCH, Muzaffarpur superintendent said.

23 Jun 2019 6:47 PM

The vehicle was carrying 29 people, who were returning home after attending a wedding in neighbouring Barabanki district. (Photo: Twitter)

Bodies of two more children found, toll in Lucknow accident climbs to 5

Seven children were missing and bodies of three were fished out Thursday itself.

21 Jun 2019 12:31 PM

The rescue operation is currently underway. (Photo: ANI)

7 children missing after van carrying 29 passengers falls into canal in Lucknow

Around 22 people have been rescued so far, while seven children are missing.

20 Jun 2019 12:12 PM

The healthiest and happiest population subgroup is women who never married or had children. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Unmarried women without children are the happiest

An expert revealed that women without husbands and children are the happiest subgroup in the population demographic.

18 Jun 2019 3:43 PM

'Out of the total number, 47 children have died in SKMCH while 10 succumbed at the private Kejriwal Hospital,' Pandey said. (Photo: ANI)

57 children die due to Encephalitis: Bihar Heath Minister

Encephalitis is a viral infection which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as high fever, convulsions, and headaches.

14 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

While the findings showed total physical activity had favourable effects on cardiovascular health, more intense physical activity was more beneficial. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Active childhood can ensure a healthy heart in adulthood

Physical activity in early childhood can affect future cardiovascular health.

12 Jun 2019 1:39 PM

The police said that their last rites were performed after postmortem was conducted of the four bodies. (Photo: ANI)

Rajasthan couple first kill children; hang themselves

An investigation is being carried out to ascertain the cause behind the incident, they added.

09 Jun 2019 12:05 PM

As many as 14 children have died in Bihar's Muzaffarpur due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) while over a dozen are admitted in hospitals with high fever and other symptoms of the infection. (Representational Image)

14 children die, over dozen hospitalised due to Encephalitis in Bihar

Encephalitis is a viral infection which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as a fever or a headache.

09 Jun 2019 11:49 AM

The research team found compelling evidence relating to the mechanism of action elicited by AGEs in determining food allergy. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Beware, allergies can be triggered by junk food

Junk food could cause food allergy in children.

08 Jun 2019 2:50 PM

The results revealed that children who participated consistently from ages 6 to 10 showed fewer instances of those factors at age 12 than their counterparts who did not engage in physical activity in a consistent way. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Kids who play sports are less prone to emotional stress

Regular sports less prone to emotional stress later in life.

05 Jun 2019 11:04 AM

Children who napped three or more times per week benefit from a 7.6 per cent increase in academic performance in grade six. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Why midday naps are essential for children

Midday nap makes kids happier, excel academically and have fewer behavioural problems.

01 Jun 2019 8:00 PM

The higher the level of education attained by the mother, the more minutes of vigorous intensity activity her child was likely to have, accounting for time spent in moderate physical activity. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Less physical activity observed in children from lower income families

Children belonging to disadvantaged background have lower levels of physical activity.

28 May 2019 4:10 PM

The study provides families with data to help them determine the risk of dogs to their children and inform them on which types of dogs do well in households with kids. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Certain dog breeds more prone to biting children

Study identifies dog breeds with highest chances of biting children.

25 May 2019 1:21 PM

Older youths who have undergone puberty can bank their sperm prior to undergoing sterilising doses of chemotherapy or radiation, but there have been scant fertility preservation options for younger boys. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Medical innovation: Young boys can now preserve their testicular tissues

Experiment offers new hope for fertility preservation in young boys with cancer and blood disorders.

24 May 2019 9:00 PM

Positive parenting includes communicating with your child in a manner that encourages of exploration and self-expression. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Talking to children is good for their intelligence

The study suggests that parents who verbally interact with their children help them develop better cognitive skills.

01 May 2019 9:55 PM

The researchers used a statistical technique known as Cox proportional hazards regression. (Photo: representational/ANI)

Heavier, taller kids more prone to cancer

Study suggest that heavier, taller children likely to develop kidney cancer as adults.

30 Apr 2019 8:50 AM

The new WHO guidelines indicate that children under five must spend less time sitting watching screens or restrained in prams, get better sleep and have a more active play if they are to grow up healthy.

Don't exceed screen time beyond 1 hour for children under 5: WHO

For infants, less than one year, screen time is not recommended at all.

27 Apr 2019 10:14 AM

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