"The study is important because so far anemia has been looked at through the prism of nutrition deficiency."

The tendency to do this is higher in boys than girls, the researchers said.

Low white matter integrity slows down nerve impulses, which affects function and literacy skills.

Not addressing language development issues early could reduce opportunities and continue the cycle of poverty.

5% of children suffer from hypertension, 10% are pre-diabetic, and 40% are anemic, a government survey has found.

Adolescent pregnancies, poor nutritional care for mothers, and lack of a healthy diet are to blame, a report states.

“Through research, we heard that kids don’t want their toys dictated by gender norms."

It's a stark reminder that India's recent gains in children's health have not been enjoyed equally.

India is producing enough food, but it's not reaching everyone, says report.

A child born today will lose 30 months of their life to toxic air, a landmark study finds.

Using screen time as a reward, or taking it away as punishment, both increase kids' time with devices.

It boils down to parents minding their own words and actions.

A sanitized environment may not be as good for kids as we think.

It's finally time to play the Quiet Game.

A new study links the chemicals in mother's personal care products with girls' development.

Genes determine kids' weight more than any pressure or restriction on eating.

And parents have no idea their children are being targeted.

Something to be aware of, given South Asians are already predisposed to diabetes.