Childhood TB is Preventable and Curable
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) childhood tuberculosis (TB) constitutes 6% to 10% of all TB cases in the world every year. It is also estimated that more than 74,000 children die due to this disease in each year. As per the statistics of
ADHD Medication Use Rise among Adults, Especially Women
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a psychiatric disorder of the neurodevelopmental type that develops in childhood and often continues into adulthood, making it difficult to get organized, stay focused, make realistic plans and think before acting. As per the CDC (Centers for Disease Control
Childhood Obesity Programs Reduce Blood Pressure
A new study reports that obesity prevention programs may help to lower blood pressure in kids (even if they don’t reduce fat). The study conducted by researchers at the University of Buffalo and Johns Hopkins University showed that these programs displayed positive signs of lowering
Research Reveals Children Living on Farms Have Low Allergy Prevalence Rates
Several studies have revealed that the prevalence of allergies is low in children who live in farms. In a study published in the official journal of American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), the researchers had compared the prevalence of allergic sensitization in a
Experts Finds Reasons Why Breast Cancer Often Spread to the Lungs
Breast cancer is the number one diagnosed cancer and the number two cause of cancer-related deaths among women in North America. If detected early, traditional chemotherapy and radiation have a high success rate, but once the disease spreads beyond the breast, many conventional treatments fail.
