Maternal Health & Child Undernutrition: Challenges & Solutions
The Burden of Maternal & Child Malnutrition: Is There a Silver Lining? Eons have passed, and yet the world remains far from being free of malnutrition, particularly maternal and child malnutrition. UNICEF estimates that nearly half of all deaths in children under the age of five are due to malnutrition, which makes them more vulnerable […]
Discussing Gestational Nutrition Deficiencies and How to Combat Them
Nutrition during pregnancy is a critical consideration since it is important for your own good health and the growth and development of the baby. The baby's nutrition is derived from the mother’s dietary intake, so mothers have high chances of developing nutritional deficiencies if due care is not taken. This can have a reverse effect […]
Under The Spotlight: Prevalence of Anemia in Adolescent Girls
Anemia is a health condition that can occur in men, women, and young children, irrespective of age. On a global scale, it is considered to be the most common nutritional disorder. It is, however, shocking to know that in a fast-developing nation like India, Anemia is highly prevalent amongst young teen girls between the ages […]
The State of Youth Mental Health Today & Why We Need To Act Now
Are Our Youth Mentally Healthy? It has taken millions of years for humans to evolve into what we are now. However, we may need thousands of years more to understand the human mind. We especially have a long way to go in terms of mental health for youth. What research reveals about the mental health […]
Using Digital Solutions To Improve Heart Health and Reduce Health Inequities
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death globally, taking an estimated 17.9 million lives each year, as per to the statistics shared by World Health Organization. CVDs are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels and include coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, rheumatic heart disease and other conditions. More than […]
Cardiac Care: Screening Tests to Safeguard Your Heart
Heart Diseases & The Risk Factors What is the average age for a person to develop heart disease? 50? 60? 65? All these answers are wrong. The CDC says that heart diseases can occur at any age. More youngsters are joining the list of people with heart issues, primarily because the risk factors causing these […]
