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Your prenatal vitamin may be missing this key nutrient to prevent preterm birth

This common supplement mistake could increase preterm birth risks: What every mom-to-be needs to know

Doctors warn: 1 in 6 prenatal supplements lack this vital nutrient (Photo by Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Dec 08, 2024 06:06 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Norfolk (us)

Birthing targets must go beyond maternal survival

We must stride towards a world in which women not only survive, but also receive high-quality care that is compassionate, respectful, and empowering

The barriers women face in maternity care are complex. It is an issue that suffers from sitting at the intersection of India’s challenges in both women’s disempowerment and health care (Pratham Gokhale/HT Photo)

opinion

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 08:32 PM IST

ByJanhavi Nilekani

Why is whooping cough surging in UK? Falling vaccination rates may be the answer

Whooping cough is so infectious because pertussis has a very long infectious period of up to five weeks – where infected people can pass bacteria on to others.

Globally, there are an estimated 24 million cases of whooping cough each year and around 160,000 deaths. (Pexels)

lifestyle

Published on May 15, 2024 04:31 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi, Southampton

Neonatal Mortality: Why is it on the rise? Steps to reduce it

From infections to preterm birth complications, here is a list of reasons of neonatal mortality.

lifestyle

Published on May 15, 2023 12:50 PM IST

ByTapatrisha Das, Delhi

Baby sleeping tips for parents to avoid and prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is commonly seen in babies. Parents should be aware and make sure that the baby is sleeping safely and there is no disturbance. Here are tips to make sure that the baby is able to get sound sleep and stays healthy.

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 09, 2023 12:57 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Pregnant women infected with Covid have 7 times higher risk of dying: Study

Not only do the pregnant women infected with coronavirus suffer from severe complications, but their babies are also two times more likely to be admitted to an ICU than those not infected with the virus.

Because of the Coronavrius infection, infants are at increased risk of being born preterm.(Freepik)

science

Published on Jan 17, 2023 12:32 PM IST

ByYagya Sharma | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar

Neonatal intensive care unit: Here's when babies need it, how it helps premature

The neonatal intensive care unit must provide care for many premature infants and other babies with medical issues. They often spend the majority of their time in an incubator while there. Here's when babies need NICU and how it helps premature babies

lifestyle

Updated on Nov 18, 2022 08:42 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Pollution exposure in infancy impacts gut bacteria, increases allergies: Study

This study adds to the growing body of literature showing that air pollution exposure, even during infancy, may alter the gut microbiome, with important implications for growth and development.

Exposure to air pollution in first six months of life impacts infant's gut bacteria, increases risk of allergies: Study(Pexels)

lifestyle

Published on Sep 06, 2022 05:31 PM IST

PTI | , Washington

Scientists identify biomarkers behind sudden infant death

The study found that blood taken from infants who died from SIDS showed significantly less amount of BChE than those that survived.

india news

Updated on May 14, 2022 03:06 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, New Delhi

3 Children below one year among 97 Covid fatalities in Delhi in 4 days

Of the 97 patients who succumbed to infection, 70 were unvaccinated, while 19 had taken the first jab and eight were fully vaccinated.

.Delhi reported 40 fatalities on January 12.(Reuters File Photo)

cities

Published on Jan 13, 2022 10:22 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

‘No country adequately protecting children’s health and future’

No single country is adequately protecting children’s health, their environment and their futures. Among 180 countries surveyed, India ranks 131, mainly because of high infant mortality and poor child health.

Predatory marketing of junk food, sugary beverages, alcohol and tobacco products preys on children(HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Feb 20, 2020 04:10 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByRhythma Kaul

10 infants die in 2 days at Kota hospital; official says ‘not unusual’

The hospital administration has ordered a probe by three-member committee.

The hospital has ordered a probe by three-member committee.(Photo: education.rajasthan.gov.in)

cities

Updated on Dec 27, 2019 12:53 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Kota | ByAabshar H Quazi

In Odisha, infants died of respiratory infection, says visiting medical team

The children aged between 2 and 5 months had died between October 13 and November 8. The villagers attributed the deaths to some ‘unknown disease’.

The medical team from Koraput has been instructed to conduct proper screening and checkups and necessary tests of infants in the village for the next one week.(HT PHOTO.)

india news

Updated on Nov 11, 2019 08:37 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Bhubaneswar | ByDebabrata Mohanty

Stress during pregnancy may affect baby’s sex

Stress can also affect the mother’s immune system, leading to changes that affect neurological and behavioural development in the foetus.

lifestyle

Updated on Oct 15, 2019 06:02 PM IST

Indo Asian News Service | ByIndo Asian News Service, New York

Understanding the PM’s concerns on population | Opinion

There is a mismatch between resources and population, causing instability. India must address the issue

Any liberal democratic society must ensure regional, religious and economic stability through neutral population policy and programmes(AFP)

analysis

Updated on Aug 16, 2019 07:22 AM IST

ByRakesh Sinha

Delhi’s infant mortality rate drops to 16 per 1,000 births, 2nd lowest among large states

IMR is the number of children dying before the age of one for every 1,000 live births and is considered to be a crude indicator of the health scenario of a country.

Delhi’s infant mortality rate (IMR) went down by two points to 16 in 2017 compared to the year before, making it the state with second-lowest infant mortality among states with a population of 10 million or more(HT File)

cities

Published on Jun 01, 2019 05:28 AM IST

New Delhi | ByAnonna Dutt

Innovation could help India out of its health quagmire

Grand Challenges India is fostering innovations that will help people in India and around the world lead better lives.

Preparations for the Re-invent the Toilet Fair, New Delhi, 2014.(Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation/PrashantPanjiar)

columns

Updated on Feb 07, 2019 07:41 AM IST

ByTrevor Mundel and Nachiket Mor

Sustained efforts must to reduce India’s infant mortality below 25 by 2030

It would require better institutional delivery, strengthening routine immunisation, scaling-up of special newborn care units to treat malnourished and ill newborns, providing holistic nutrition, and meeting the national commitment to make the country open-defecation free by 2019, to help us reach the goal

Measures like strengthening routine immunisation under Mission Indradhanush will further help reduce infant mortality(Reuters)

editorials

Updated on Sep 19, 2018 05:48 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Gut microbes are critical enablers

Promote healthy gut bacteria through appropriate nutritional interventions to boost overall health

Promoting the development of healthy gut bacteria through appropriate nutritional interventions could go a long way in boosting overall health. (Representational photo)(Hindustan Times)

columns

Published on Aug 15, 2018 08:03 PM IST

ByNachiket Mor and Chris Damman

Breastfeeding should start in the first hour after birth, is baby’s best defence from infections

On World Breastfeeding Week, experts tell you why breast milk is the best thing for your child because of its lifelong health benefits.

Breastfeeding babies for the first two years would annually save the lives of more than 8,20,000 children under the age five.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Aug 05, 2018 11:07 AM IST

Asian News International | ByHT Correspondent

This pregnancy complication could cause pre-term labour

The findings of a recent study showed that pre-term labour may sometimes happen when the foetal immune system “wakes up” too early and begins to reject the mother, causing the uterus to start contracting.

Here’s what causes pre-term labour.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on May 01, 2018 11:23 AM IST

Indo Asian News Service | ByHT Correspondent

Four infants die after taking Japanese encephalitis vaccine in Palamu

Four other infants took seriously ill after being administered the vaccine are now under treatment.

The infants were administered vaccines for Japanese encephalitis and measles on Saturday.(Shutterstock/Representative Photo)

cities

Updated on Apr 08, 2018 06:44 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Daltonganj | ByVishal Sharma

Danger signs: Cot death risk may be heightened by genetic mutation

The study, published in The Lancet, raises for the first time the possibility of a genetic link to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), one of the leading causes of infant mortality.

Mutations of this gene are typically found in fewer than five people out of every 100,000.(Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 30, 2018 10:44 AM IST

Agence France-Presse | ByAgence France-Presse, Paris

PHD Chamber Women’s Car Rally 2018: Women wheeling to power

The Sports & Youth Affairs Committee at PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising their first-ever women Car Rally on March 30-31.

The rally will see two teams — an all-women team, and where a male member from one’s family can be the navigator (Picture for representational purpose only).(Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

cities

Published on Mar 27, 2018 05:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByNaina Arora, New Delhi

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infant mortality news

Latest from infant mortality

This common supplement mistake could increase preterm birth risks: What every mom-to-be needs to know

We must stride towards a world in which women not only survive, but also receive high-quality care that is compassionate, respectful, and empowering

Whooping cough is so infectious because pertussis has a very long infectious period of up to five weeks – where infected people can pass bacteria on to others.

From infections to preterm birth complications, here is a list of reasons of neonatal mortality.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is commonly seen in babies. Parents should be aware and make sure that the baby is sleeping safely and there is no disturbance. Here are tips to make sure that the baby is able to get sound sleep and stays healthy.

Not only do the pregnant women infected with coronavirus suffer from severe complications, but their babies are also two times more likely to be admitted to an ICU than those not infected with the virus.

The neonatal intensive care unit must provide care for many premature infants and other babies with medical issues. They often spend the majority of their time in an incubator while there. Here's when babies need NICU and how it helps premature babies

This study adds to the growing body of literature showing that air pollution exposure, even during infancy, may alter the gut microbiome, with important implications for growth and development.

The study found that blood taken from infants who died from SIDS showed significantly less amount of BChE than those that survived.

Of the 97 patients who succumbed to infection, 70 were unvaccinated, while 19 had taken the first jab and eight were fully vaccinated.

No single country is adequately protecting children’s health, their environment and their futures. Among 180 countries surveyed, India ranks 131, mainly because of high infant mortality and poor child health.

The hospital administration has ordered a probe by three-member committee.

The children aged between 2 and 5 months had died between October 13 and November 8. The villagers attributed the deaths to some ‘unknown disease’.

Stress can also affect the mother’s immune system, leading to changes that affect neurological and behavioural development in the foetus.

There is a mismatch between resources and population, causing instability. India must address the issue

IMR is the number of children dying before the age of one for every 1,000 live births and is considered to be a crude indicator of the health scenario of a country.

Grand Challenges India is fostering innovations that will help people in India and around the world lead better lives.

Promote healthy gut bacteria through appropriate nutritional interventions to boost overall health

On World Breastfeeding Week, experts tell you why breast milk is the best thing for your child because of its lifelong health benefits.

The findings of a recent study showed that pre-term labour may sometimes happen when the foetal immune system “wakes up” too early and begins to reject the mother, causing the uterus to start contracting.

Four other infants took seriously ill after being administered the vaccine are now under treatment.

The study, published in The Lancet, raises for the first time the possibility of a genetic link to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), one of the leading causes of infant mortality.

The Sports & Youth Affairs Committee at PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising their first-ever women Car Rally on March 30-31.

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