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World Thyroid Day 2026: Thyroid Dysfunction In Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk In Children
Thyroid health is an important factor in upholding a baby's optimal development, particularly neurological development.
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Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
Colostrum acts as the baby's first natural vaccination, helping its body to learn how to deal with infections in a safer manner. The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that breastfeeding within the first hour after birth reduces the likeliho
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Babies May Catch Yawns Even Before Birth, Study Suggests
A camera recorded the mother's face, while a 2D ultrasound machine monitored the fetus's nose and lips in real time.
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D3 Supplements For Newborns: Dosage, Benefits, Duration Explained
Vitamin D3 helps in the proper mineralization of bones, reducing the risk of conditions like rickets, a disease characterised by weak or soft bones.
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Eating Vegetables During Pregnancy Could Influence Your Child's Food Choices: Study
Eating a variety of foods may also help expose babies to a wider range of flavours naturally. The new study suggests that vegetable exposure during pregnancy may influence how children respond to certain foods years later.
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Eating For Two To Coffee: Nutritionist Debunks Common Myths About Pregnancy
Clinical nutritionist Palak Nagpal addresses common pregnancy myths around food, exercise and lifestyle
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Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
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Oxford, Serum Institute Of India Join Forces For Next-Generation Malaria Vaccine
Oxford and Serum Institute of India have partnered to develop the R78C malaria vaccine. Experts say this next-generation shot could improve protection by targeting multiple stages of the parasite lifecycle.
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
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Planning Your Baby's Diet? Nutritionist Shares Foods That Should Be Avoided In The First Year
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal offers clear guidance on what foods should be avoided to ensure a baby’s healthy and safe development during this critical stage.
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US Manager's Reaction To Indian Techie Seeking Flexible Work Hours For Newborn Goes Viral
The internet loved the fact that the manager appreciated the developer's situation, showing genuine care for her team.
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What Pregnant Women Should Eat To Improve Maternal And Foetal Health
Many women feel confused about what to eat or how much to eat. The goal is not to follow a strict or complicated diet, but to make simple, consistent choices that provide enough energy, vitamins, and minerals to both the mother and baby.
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The Early Exposure Rule: How Growing Up With Gluten Impacts A Child's Gut Health
Early exposure to gluten is necessary for a child's gut health. Here is what you need to know about the risks of a gluten-free diet and why unnecessary elimination can harm gut health.
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Higher-Dose Vitamin B12 In Pregnancy Improves Early Cognitive Development In Babies, Finds Study
Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in populations with limited animal source foods and has been linked to delayed infant neurodevelopment and adverse pregnancy outcomes, the study said.
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A Thyroid Problem Babies Are Born With: Why Early Testing Can Change Everything
The thyroid is a small gland present in the neck that produces hormones which are essential for growth, brain development, and metabolism.
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World Thyroid Day 2026: Thyroid Dysfunction In Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk In Children
Thyroid health is an important factor in upholding a baby's optimal development, particularly neurological development.
-
Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
Colostrum acts as the baby's first natural vaccination, helping its body to learn how to deal with infections in a safer manner. The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that breastfeeding within the first hour after birth reduces the likeliho
-
Babies May Catch Yawns Even Before Birth, Study Suggests
A camera recorded the mother's face, while a 2D ultrasound machine monitored the fetus's nose and lips in real time.
-
D3 Supplements For Newborns: Dosage, Benefits, Duration Explained
Vitamin D3 helps in the proper mineralization of bones, reducing the risk of conditions like rickets, a disease characterised by weak or soft bones.
-
Eating Vegetables During Pregnancy Could Influence Your Child's Food Choices: Study
Eating a variety of foods may also help expose babies to a wider range of flavours naturally. The new study suggests that vegetable exposure during pregnancy may influence how children respond to certain foods years later.
-
Eating For Two To Coffee: Nutritionist Debunks Common Myths About Pregnancy
Clinical nutritionist Palak Nagpal addresses common pregnancy myths around food, exercise and lifestyle
-
Exposure To 'Forever Chemicals' In Early Life Increases The Risk Of Childhood Leukaemia: Study
The scientists checked levels of 17 different PFAS compounds and found that some of these chemicals were present at higher levels in children who later developed leukaemia.
-
Oxford, Serum Institute Of India Join Forces For Next-Generation Malaria Vaccine
Oxford and Serum Institute of India have partnered to develop the R78C malaria vaccine. Experts say this next-generation shot could improve protection by targeting multiple stages of the parasite lifecycle.
-
DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
-
Planning Your Baby's Diet? Nutritionist Shares Foods That Should Be Avoided In The First Year
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal offers clear guidance on what foods should be avoided to ensure a baby’s healthy and safe development during this critical stage.
-
US Manager's Reaction To Indian Techie Seeking Flexible Work Hours For Newborn Goes Viral
The internet loved the fact that the manager appreciated the developer's situation, showing genuine care for her team.
-
What Pregnant Women Should Eat To Improve Maternal And Foetal Health
Many women feel confused about what to eat or how much to eat. The goal is not to follow a strict or complicated diet, but to make simple, consistent choices that provide enough energy, vitamins, and minerals to both the mother and baby.
-
The Early Exposure Rule: How Growing Up With Gluten Impacts A Child's Gut Health
Early exposure to gluten is necessary for a child's gut health. Here is what you need to know about the risks of a gluten-free diet and why unnecessary elimination can harm gut health.
-
Higher-Dose Vitamin B12 In Pregnancy Improves Early Cognitive Development In Babies, Finds Study
Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in populations with limited animal source foods and has been linked to delayed infant neurodevelopment and adverse pregnancy outcomes, the study said.
-
A Thyroid Problem Babies Are Born With: Why Early Testing Can Change Everything
The thyroid is a small gland present in the neck that produces hormones which are essential for growth, brain development, and metabolism.
