Athira Elssa Johnson

2 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Athira Elssa Johnson

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), eating disorders can lead to severe health complications and even death if untreated. The most common types include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder. What are eating disorders? Eating disorders are mental and behavioral conditions involving persistent disturbances in eating behavior, often stemming from an obsession with food, body weight, or shape.

2 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Athira Elssa Johnson

When the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) recently premitted students with Type 1 diabetes to carry glucometers and insulin pumps inside exam halls -- it brought the often-overlooked topic of paediatric diabetes to the forefront. For many families, this move came as a relief. Managing Type 1 diabetes is a round-the-clock task, and exam days, already stressful for most students, become even more complex for children who require constant glucose monitoring and insulin dosing.

2 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Athira Elssa Johnson

Fungal infections (mycoses) are a growing public health concern in India, affecting various body parts and posing risks of drug resistance if not managed properly, especially in vulnerable populations.

2 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Athira Elssa Johnson

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), diarrhoeal disease is the third-leading cause of death among children aged 1–59 months, with 4,43,832 global deaths under five and an additional 50,851 deaths in children aged 5–9 years annually. India bears a significant share of this burden, with 1.7 billion childhood cases each year, largely due to unsafe water and poor sanitation -- issues affecting 780 million people without safe drinking water and 2.5 billion lacking improved sanitation.

2 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Athira Elssa Johnson

Science Quiz | On maternal and neonatal health YOUR SCORE Copy link Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit 0/6 RETAKE THE QUIZ 1 / 6 | What is one of the leading causes of maternal mortality worldwide Answer : Postpartum haemorrhage DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO SHOW ANSWER 2 / 6 | At what stage of pregnancy do most maternal deaths occur? Answer : During childbirth and postnatal period DID YOU KNOW THE ANSWER? YES NO SHOW ANSWER 3 / 6 | What is the recommended period for...