Internet addiction: What is it doing to teen brains?

(© olly-stock.adobe.com) Internet addiction is the problematic and compulsive use of the Internet that results in significant impairments in an individual’s functioning in various aspects of life, including social, occupational, and academic domains. Internet addiction is becoming a global problem. Individual screen time averages have risen to around three hours a day. Many people declare … Read more

Virtual consultations valuable to families living in remote areas or lacking paediatric specialists’ access – ET HealthWorld

Mumbai: Dr Nihar ParekhSenior Pediatrician, Second Opinion Online Consultation for Children (SOCC), interacted with Prabhat Prakash from ETHealthworld on how technology is helping to close the improvement gap pediatric care regardless of geography. He also shares how early detection of ailments allows parents and doctors to provide the necessary care to children. Edited excerpts: How … Read more