Over 800,000 children die of pneumonia worldwide
ANKARA
Pneumonia claimed the lives of more than 800,000 children under the age of five last year, or one child every 39 seconds, according to the UN’s children agency.
“Every day,...
85% of kids suffering from leukemia can be treated
VAN, Turkey
Leukemia is highly treatable, with some 85% of children suffering from the blood cancer being responsive to treatment, according to an expert.
Dr. Kamuran Karaman, a pediatric oncologist at...
Turkey taking new steps to tackle childhood obesity
ANKARA
Turkey will work to fight childhood obesity and related disorders through new measures in many areas, including schools, restaurants, and sports activities, said the nation's top health official.
Under the...
Nearly 28,000 illicit pills seized in Turkey
ADANA/TEKIRDAG, Turkey
Turkish security forces on Tuesday seized nearly 28,000 illicit pills in southeastern province of Adana, security sources said.
Acting on a tip-off, the anti-narcotics team of police conducted an...
Breast cancer successfully treatable if diagnosed early
ANKARA
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer among women, but if it is diagnosed at an early stage, there is a good chance it can...