Pediatrics

Most newborns are protected from Hepatitis B infection by antibodies received from the mother: Study

Over 40 million Indians are chronically infected with Hepatitis B. People can live without symptoms for years and realize later that they have an infection.

Small screens prevent kids from sleeping: study

Overall, those with access to smartphones and tablets got nearly 21 fewer minutes of sleep per night than children whose rooms were free of such technology, and they were more likely to say they felt sleep deprived.

Survey claims 7 out of 10 children in Indian metros have below-median growth parameters

Diarrhoea, pneumonia biggest killers of children in S Asia: UN

Concerted efforts to control diarrhea and pneumonia, the biggest killers of children under the age of five, could save the lives of up to 2 million of the world's poorest children each year, the United Nations Children's Fund said on Friday.