Introduction Sugar is a major commodity all over the world, and its production continues to rise. It is estimated that during the years 2025 and 2026, the world sugar production will rise by 8.6 million tons, reaching 189.3 million tons. Particularly in India, the sugar output is estimated to surge over 25% to 35.3 million […]

Introduction Did you know that almost 99% of the world’s population breathes air that is polluted enough to harm their health1? This widespread exposure to unsafe air has made air pollution one of the most urgent global health challenges of our time. Within this broader crisis, smog has emerged as one of the most visible […]

Introduction Diabetes continues to be a major public health concern in India. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it is estimated that around 77 million adults are presently living with type 2 diabetes and nearly 25 million are classified as prediabetic. The situation is further alarming, with over half of these individuals remaining unaware […]

Introduction Blocked nose is when there is difficulty in breathing through the nose. It can happen due to an obstruction in the nasal passage or more commonly due to swelling in the lining of the nose (occurring due to several reasons). Blocked nose can be very distressing as it can interfere with breathing. In babies, […]

Introduction Vomiting, in medical terms, is the forceful throwing out of harmful and irritating components from the gut. This happens by the contraction of the walls of stomach, leading to the back flow of contents of the stomach to the food pipe, finally coming out through the mouth. It is a very common issue, especially when it comes […]

Introduction One of the most common nutritional deficiencies observed in otherwise healthy, growing children is vitamin D deficiency1. A multicentre study across six Indian states involving over 2,500 children (5 to 18 years) found that only 36.8% showed sufficient levels of vitamin D2. Despite India’s abundant sunlight, this deficiency remains highly prevalent and can significantly affect bone health […]

Introduction It is natural for parents to feel anxious when their baby passes frequent watery stools. However, loose motion (diarrhoea) is quite common in infants and young children and, in most cases, is not a cause for serious concern. It often occurs due to mild infections or dietary changes1. Note that with the right care, most babies recover quickly at […]

Introduction As a parent, noticing white patches inside your baby’s mouth can be bothersome, but don’t worry! In most cases, it is just a fungal infection known as oral thrush, which is quite common and manageable1. Oral thrush happens when the delicate balance of microorganisms in their mouth is disrupted, allowing the Candida (yeast) to grow more than it should. The good news? With gentle care and a few safe home remedies (and […]

Introduction If your little one cries for hours despite being fed, changed, and cuddled, you are not alone. Many parents experience this in the first few months of their baby’s life. It can be confusing and exhausting, especially when nothing seems to calm your baby down. The good news is that this phase is temporary and usually resolves […]

Introduction Sometimes your little one’s sleep pattern may seem unpredictable. Despite the late-night rocking and the endless lullabies, your baby just wouldn’t sleep through the night, leaving you stressed and exhausted. You know this is temporary, and you’re living with the hope that soon your child would finally sleep long enough, but the current phase seems endless! Well, research shows that sleep patterns in infants and young children vary widely across ages, with newborns sleeping in short stretches and older […]