Asthenopia or Eye Strain Asthenopia, commonly known as eye strain, is a widespread problem that occurs when eyes feel tired after long and/or intensive use. For example, while reading closely, drivi....
Presbyopia is a state where the eyes are not able to focus on the nearby objects. It occurs gradually and gets noticeable at the mid-40s and worsens around the age of 65. When the person is not able t....
Conjunctivitis Pink Eye Condition Conjunctivitis Pink Eye is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, the tissue that lines the inside of the eyelid. It covers the white part of the eyeball. ....
A balanced diet and a regular workout are mandatory for healthy living. However, the rule doesn't only apply to adults. Experts state, 'Exercises are necessary for infants too.' Baby development exerc....
What Is Measles? Measles, also known as rubeola, is a contagious childhood disease spread by the measles virus. It is most common in children aged 3-5 years. Measles in children is still one of the l....
What Is Diphtheria? Diphtheria is a serious bacterial infection. Its toxin can harm or destroy the body tissues and organs. This infection mainly affects the mucous membranes of the nose and throat. ....
Did you know? Since the mid-'90s, the prevalence of dengue has increased in India at an alarming rate. As per a report by WHO, dengue in children is a leading cause of serious illness and death. Let's....
If there are frequent changes in a child's behavior resulting in intense mood swings, then the child might be suffering from Bipolar Disorder. Bipolar disorder in children is often confused with growt....
According to a press report by UNICEF, malnutrition is one of the leading causes of deaths in children less than 5 years of age. Not only this, malnutrition in children multiplies the risk of contrac....
As per WHO recent statistics, more than 300 million people are living with depression. Though the more saddening part is - the figures include children of age group 13-15 years. Besides, it is also re....
Though 60-70% of the children show positive results after therapy, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a serious condition. Let's find out more about OCD in children symptoms, causes, and treatments. Wh....
Does your child jumble while speaking? Do they find it hard to start a new word? Well, then, there's a fair chance they are facing speech problem. Surprisingly, most parents ignore this condition, ant....
As per a press release, nearly 70-80% of the children suffer from reading disabilities. On the other hand, in India, alone, about 15% of the kids are dyslexic. That brings us to the question, what is ....
Do you believe, squinting in children goes off on its own? Well, as a matter of fact, it doesn't. However, as per our experts, squinting in children can be corrected. Let's find out how! What Is M....
Symptoms like a lump in the breasts and unexplained swelling or redness on the breast often scare women. As the awareness about breast cancer is increasing for good, it is also driving women towards v....
In the year 2016, the number of obese children under five years of age is estimated to be over 41 million. The disappointing factor is - the prevalence of obesity in children is increasing at an alarm....
What is Nearsightedness? Nearsightedness or Myopia is a vision condition in which a person can see the nearby objects clearly, however, farther objects seem to be blurry. In nearsightedness, the poin....
Do you believe, squinting in children goes off on its own? Well, as a matter of fact, it doesn't. However, as per our experts, squinting in children can be corrected. Let's find out how! What Is M....
Squint eye or strabismus is a condition in which eyeballs are not properly aligned. In squints or strabismus, the eyeballs point in different directions. The condition when arises among adults, the co....
Sharda Hospital boasts of the team of veteran doctors it has empanelled in different un....
Dr. G.D. Sharma, Professor, SMS&R delivered a lecture on “Stroke - Treatable ....