Low birth weight

Deaf women may have pre-term or low birth weight babies

Babies born to women with hearing loss are more likely at risk of being born premature and or have low birth weight, says a study led by an Indian-origin researcher.

Sep 28, 2016, 00:25 AM IST

Low birth weight babies likely to develop higher body fat

Extremely low birth weight (ELBW) babies are four times more likely to develop higher body fat than other normal birth weight (NBW) babies, says a study conducted by Indian-origin researcher.

Sep 02, 2016, 16:28 PM IST

What low birth weight, stress during pregnancy can do to your health!

The research explored what low maternal birth weight and exposure to stress could mean to the health of a mother post pregnancy.

Jun 13, 2016, 13:21 PM IST

Bullying puts preemies at high depression, anxiety risk

The study, published in the journal Pediatrics, cautions parents, teachers and clinicians who need to be aware of the long-term effects of peer victimisation on mental health. 

Feb 17, 2016, 20:34 PM IST

4-yr-old 'successfully overcomes' rubella syndrome defects

Four-year-old Jyontika, who was born with congenital rubella syndrome, causing her to have hearing and vision defects besides heart abnormalities, is today leading a normal life after successfully undergoing several surgical interventions.

Nov 08, 2015, 19:29 PM IST