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CHILDHOOD DISEASES AND ILLNESSES
Why do people say ‘God bless you’ when they sneeze? The psychology, science, history behind the strange habit- Tribal girl watched her father heal the sick; that inherited wisdom made her the ‘Queen of Herbs’, helping over 300,000 patients battle deadly diseases
- Quote of the day by Jelly Roll: 'Somebody you’ve known your entire life turns into a different person. I’ve had it happen to baby-mothers, cousins, biological brothers' - Lesson on heartbreak and unexpected betrayals by American rapper and singer
- Quote of the day by ‘Great Expectations’ author Charles Dickens: ‘It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things, that while…’Charles Dickens, a renowned Victorian author, understood the power of joy. His works, like A Christmas Carol, blended social commentary wit...10 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
- After losing her 6-year-old son to cancer, grieving mother found a purpose bigger than pain: ' Every time a child opens their eyes...'A doctor's profound grief over losing her young son to a rare cancer has inspired her to dedicate her life to helping others. After her son...08 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- CDC updates childhood vaccine schedule: 5 Key things parents need to knowThe CDC has updated the childhood vaccination schedule, reducing the number of universally recommended vaccines from 18 to 11. Rotavirus, h...08 Jan, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
- Travelling to US? Get vaccinated to be safeRich Indians travelling to the US are now advised to get vaccinated for diseases like measles. Measles cases in America have reached a 33-y...31 Jul, 2025, 11.19 PM IST
- Winter warning: Killer lung virus emerges as tripledemic fears grow; here's all you need to know about itHealth experts warn of a tripledemic this winter due to increased cases of RSV, flu, and COVID-19. RSV, which is particularly dangerous for...21 Oct, 2024, 10.55 PM IST
- Childhood respiratory illness may turn fatal in adulthood: StudyRespiratory illness may actually decrease life span, even as an adult!10 Mar, 2023, 08.34 PM IST
- Respiratory infections in a child could lead to death as an adult: StudyThe first-of-its-kind study spanning over seven decades suggests that people who had a lower-respiratory-tract infection (LRTI), such as br...08 Mar, 2023, 12.39 AM IST
- Smallpox vax protection against monkeypox may not be lasting: LancetAlthough the smallpox jab has shown to reduce the chance of symptomatic infection and severe illness from monkeypox, protection may decline...16 Aug, 2022, 07.17 PM IST
- Learning about your child’s terminal illness can be heartbreaking. Support groups, family time & social life can help in coping betterOn World Childhood Cancer Day, ETPanache Digital reaches out to oncologists to help parents understand what they should do if their child i...15 Feb, 2022, 02.37 PM IST
- Bengaluru scientist bags Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar prizeHis innovative work on small molecules, peptides, and natural products offers both diagnostics as well as therapeutics, leading to personal...04 Oct, 2021, 07.31 PM IST
- Mental disorder cases doubled in less than 3 decades, anxiety and depression most common conditionAn estimated one in seven Indians suffered from mental disorders of varying severity in 2017.24 Dec, 2019, 12.21 PM IST
- AIIMS finds high toxin levels in 16% of patientsOf 216 patients tested, 32 (16%) had high levels of dangerous metals and substances, including arsenic, lead, chromium, fluoride, iron and ...18 Sep, 2019, 11.01 AM IST
- Maternal education fights malaria better than vaccine: StudyMalaria is a treatable disease that each year affects approximately 200 million people globally. The young are particularly vulnerable to t...10 May, 2017, 01.44 PM IST
- International Day of Yoga brings spotlight on physical exercise: WHOPoonam Khetrapal Singh said yoga fits in well with the healthy lifestyle that WHO has been strongly advocating for.19 Jun, 2015, 07.42 PM IST
- Alzheimer's risk gene starts to affect brains in childhoodPeople who carry a high-risk gene for Alzheimer's disease show changes in their brains beginning in childhood.04 Dec, 2013, 02.51 PM IST
- Do not ban the pentavalent vaccineThe vaccine is designed to combat five childhood diseases: diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Hepatitis B, pneumonia and meningitis.01 Oct, 2013, 08.46 AM IST
- Bharat Biotech International launches 'Comvac5' vaccine for hepatitisHyderabad-based Bharat Biotech International said it has launched Comvac5, a single shot pentavalent combination vaccine for hepatitis.03 Mar, 2009, 06.19 PM IST
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