Around 1.9 billion adults worldwide were overweight, while 462 million were underweight in 2014, states World Health Organization (WHO)
Diarrhoeal diseases is one of the top 10 causes of years of life lost, states the Global Burden of Disease Study, 2016
The vaccine for Rotavirus which causes 8,72,000 hospitalisations, 32,70,000 outpatient visits and estimated 78,000 deaths annually in India, is expected to be available in all the...
Here is why breastfeeding is important for both the infant and the mother's health and why there needs to be more awareness among women about it
While breastfeeding is considered to be crucial for both the infant and the mother's health, some women cannot practice this natural process and that is fine
As the world marks the World Breastfeeding Week between August 1 and August 7, we understand how superstitions and beliefs act as a barrier for women...
On the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week, actors Neha Dhupia and Sameera Reddy talk about the need for awareness about breastfeeding and issues women face
Experts demand actions against poor diets to eradicate any ways of malnutrition by 2030, a global goal set by the Agenda for Sustainable Development
As the world marks the World Breastfeeding Week from August 1, we look at the importance of breastfeeding the babies and the lack of awareness about...
Every year the world celebrates Breastfeeding Week from August 1 to August 7 to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of mothers and babies around the...
Currently, in India 55 per cent of children are exclusively breastfed as opposed to the global target of 50 per cent by 2025
