India's women are underweight compared to other regions and poverty reduction hasn't helped. Click to read more.
Population
So far no research has shown any link between the measles vaccine and autism. Yet some people refuse to vaccinate their children. Click to read more.
No link between measles vaccine and autism
Despite the prevalence of diabetes in India, many people still don't know the facts about the disease, its causes and how to treat it. Click to learn more.
9 common myths about diabetes
There was time in human evolution when a mother's older children started helping raise their younger siblings, which continues to present day.
Evolution led to older children helping raise siblings
European children are the most satisfied with their friendships. African kids are the happiest with their school life. South Korean kids think life sucks. Here are the happiest countries according to kids.
The happiest countries according to kids
Around the world, records over the the past few hundred years have shown that sex ratios at birth have favored males. Click to read more.
Sex ratio: historically, more males have been born
A new study has found that air pollution in Delhi is affecting four out of every 10 children. Click to know more.
Air pollution destroying kids’ lungs
Many have long suspected that alcohol, in addition to being calorific itself, isn't a dieter's best friend as it can lead to binge eating. Click to learn more
Alcohol may encourage binge eating: Research
Globally, over 34 million children have been saved due to investments in child health programs. A new tool identifies what works best. Click to read more.
Tremendous progress in saving children’s lives
The Indian Academy of Paediatricians revised growth chart for the ideal height, weight and body mass index of children shows increases in all categories.
Good news: Indian children are getting taller
A recent study found that targeting of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) kids started as early as class five, perhaps even before sexual identity is established. Click to read more.
Bullying of gay, lesbian kids starts early
India's child sex ratio is becoming more imbalanced, with fewer female children for every 1000 males than ever before. Click to read more.
Indians are killing baby girls more than ever
The rights of children in India between 14-18 need to be strengthened says UNICEF. Click to read more.