By one estimate 93% of Indians don't get enough sleep. Research suggests that lack of sleep may negatively impact memory. Click to learn more.
Health
Eating enough fibre has so many benefits for children and adults that it is surprising that it often takes a backseat in our dietary diligence.
5 ways to eat more fibre–you really should!
Mumps is a highly-contagious, viral disease that is characterised by the swelling of the salivary glands in the face. It can be prevented by vaccination.
Everything you need to know about mumps
Typhoid Fever is common in India during the monsoon weather, when it is spread through contaminated food and drinks. Click to learn more.
Everything you need to know about typhoid fever
A compound from garlic is about 100 times more effective than two types of antibiotics that are usually prescribed to treat certain intestinal infections.
Garlic is a superfood, eat some every day
MERS is caused by a virus similar to the common cold, but far deadlier. Learn about the symptoms and how it spreads.
What you need to know about MERS
When it comes to pregnancy food restrictions, women around the world get a lot advice on what to eat, and more often what not to eat. It is quite simple. Click to read more.
The only pregnancy food article you ever need to read
Green leafy vegetables are an essential component of any diet. They boost the immune system, maintain bones and can prevent heart disease and diabetes.
9 awesome green leafy vegetables to boost health
Studies looking at the role of beat perception in speech may help scientists understand why people stutter.
Progress in understanding why people stutter
A delay of a few minutes in cutting the umbilical cord after birth allows more iron-rich blood to transfer to the baby, which has many benefits. Click to read more.
At birth, not cutting the umbilical cord has many benefits
Knowing the symptoms, treatment and preventive measures for dengue is essential to keep yourself and your family healthy. Click to read more.
Are you prepared for dengue fever?
Indians are choosing to spend that money in ways that could end up hurting them by ruining their health
Rising incomes, poor nutrition choices
When healthy dental habits are inculcated early on, they are more likely to stick throughout the children's lives.
A parent’s guide to dental care for kids
A study was done to find a way to get kids to make healthy food choices. A simple smiley-face next to healthy food had a dramatic impact. Click to read more.
Smileys convince kids to eat well
Mothers who are unable to breast-feed their child can now turn to milk banks in India. Click to read more.
Milk banks in India are getting popular
Sex education includes more than just teaching how to have intercourse, and it can prevent abuse, infections and pregnancies. Click to read more.
Sex education prevents abuse, pregnancies, infections
A lack of fatty acids found in fish can lead to limited brain development during fetal growth and early in life. Click to read more.
Fish is indeed brain food. For babies.
While India faces a huge challenge in tackling childhood malnutrition, there has been no new nutrition data for over a decade. Click to read more.
India woefully lacks nutrition data
Surprising as it may seem, doctors recommend continuing to breastfeed while sick. Click to read more.
Can you breastfeed while you are sick?
Children who experience psychological stress caused by death, divorce or tragedy could be three times as likely to develop childhood diabetes. Click to read more.
Tragedy could lead to childhood diabetes
As your baby gets a older, naps may interfere with with night-time sleep and become counter-productive. Click to read more.