Men are more likely to forget about getting health checkups and on average men have shorter life spans. Raising awareness of men's health issues may help.
Learn the facts about Vitamin K, an essential compound that is necessary for proper blood clotting.
What you need to know about Vitamin K
What makes the magnolia plant remarkable beyond its fragrant flowers is the discovery that they may cure cancer of the head and neck.
Amazing! Magnolia plants may cure cancer
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
Research shows a few thrills and spills can lead to more active and self-confident children. Click to read more.
How to raise active, self-confident children
Girls do better than boys in elementary school math tests, but more men enter math-related jobs. An ego boost may help get more women in science.
Bigger egos key to more women in science
If you are using carb-loaded comfort food or sugary treats to cheer up, you may actually feel better if you stop and give up the junk food.
Feeling low? Here’s a better way to cheer up!
Excess screen time can slow a toddler's language development. In older children it can lead to unhealthy habits. Here are some ways to limit screen time.
5 ways to unplug your child from screen time
Proteins are essential building blocks for your body's bones, muscles, skin, blood and cartilage. Click to read more.
Eat more protein for better health
It took Svein Magnussen 15 years to understand newborns's vision but he thinks he's now figured out that they can see whether you are smiling or frowning.
Surprising news about newborns’ vision
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.
One simple way to improve your memory
Praise given to children loses its value if not given properly. Click to learn how to praise your child so that it helps them prepare for life's challenges.
6 tips to praise your child the right way
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
If your child isn't doing chores already, here are some age-based suggestions to get you both started. Even little kids can help out in small ways.
47 easy chores your kids can do
A trial educational program found a positive effect in changing the way teenage and young men think about women, which could help reduce rape culture.
Good news about changing rape culture
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.