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Birth Control Pills For PCOS: Doctor Explains Benefits, Risks And Safety Measures
Birth control pills are generally safe when prescribed appropriately and taken under medical supervision. However, like any medication, they may carry certain risks and side effects.
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World Malaria Day 2026: Prevention And Treatment Of Malaria During Pregnancy
Malaria in pregnancy can seriously harm both the mother and the unborn baby, especially if the infection is not treated early.
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The Rise Of 'Hormone-Phobia': Why More Women Are Risking Natural Contraception
After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try "natural" birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking...
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Scientists Find Reversible Male Birth Control That Stops Sperm Production
A new study brings scientists closer to a safe, reversible male birth control pill. Researchers found a way to temporarily stop sperm production without lasting harm, raising hope for more contraceptive options for men.
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Rare Childbirth On Plane Sparks Citizenship Debate, Air Traffic Controller Suggests Cute Name
As the pilot confirmed the birth, an air traffic controller joked, "Tell her she's got to name it Kennedy," because of the airport where the plane was landing.
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Fact-Checked: Can Birth Control Pills Cause Cancer?
Viral claims linking birth control pills to cancer are resurfacing online. Here's what science actually says
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Washington DC Launches $130,000 Pilot To Control Rat Population Using Birth Control
Washington DC launches a $130,000 (Rs 1.2 crore) pilot programme combining poison and contraceptives to reduce the rat population.
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Metformin Does More Than Control Blood Sugar: New Research Reveals The Diabetes Drug's Negative Brain Impacts
A new study reveals metformin acts directly on the brain, raising fresh concerns about its wider effects. While effective for diabetes, experts warn of potential cognitive, neurological and metabolic risks, especially with long-term or unsupervised u
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Can Using Birth Control Pills Cause Infertility? Fertility Doctor Answers Common Query Women Have
Reversible contraceptives like birth control pills, patches, IUDs and implants do not cause permanent infertility for most women. Fertility generally returns within months after stopping use, though some methods may cause short delays.
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China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Since 1949 In Blow To Baby Drive
China's birth rate fell last year to its lowest level since 1949, highlighting a deepening demographic struggle for Beijing even as officials roll out new subsidies to encourage couples to have more children.
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Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained
China has begun imposing a 13 percentsales tax on contraceptives such as condoms, birth control pills, and devices from January 1, 2026, while exempting childcare services from value-added tax (VAT).
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Are Men Ready To Pop The Pill? Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Moves Closer To Reality
A hormone-free male contraceptive pill called YCT-529 has successfully completed its first human safety trial, marking an important milestone in the global effort to expand birth-control options for men.
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Pakistan Denied GST Relief On Condoms By IMF Despite Population Boom
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declined Pakistan's request to immediately scrap the 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on contraceptives, dealing a blow to the government's push to make birth control more affordable.
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Born Just 640 gm, 24-Week Premature Baby Survives After 90-Day Battle In Delhi Hospital
After spending 90 days in the NICU, the baby was discharged weighing 1.8 kilograms. Now six months old, he weighs 6 kilograms, with normal vision, hearing, and brain scan results.
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Mumbai Civic Body Intensifies Animal Birth Control Drive To Regulate Stray Dog Population
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stepped up the implementation of its Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme in Mumbai in an effort to regulate the growing population of stray dogs across the city.
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Birth Control Pills For PCOS: Doctor Explains Benefits, Risks And Safety Measures
Birth control pills are generally safe when prescribed appropriately and taken under medical supervision. However, like any medication, they may carry certain risks and side effects.
-
World Malaria Day 2026: Prevention And Treatment Of Malaria During Pregnancy
Malaria in pregnancy can seriously harm both the mother and the unborn baby, especially if the infection is not treated early.
-
The Rise Of 'Hormone-Phobia': Why More Women Are Risking Natural Contraception
After taking the pill for a decade, Elodie Monnier Legrand decided to try "natural" birth control, an increasingly popular trend that requires tracking...
-
Scientists Find Reversible Male Birth Control That Stops Sperm Production
A new study brings scientists closer to a safe, reversible male birth control pill. Researchers found a way to temporarily stop sperm production without lasting harm, raising hope for more contraceptive options for men.
-
Rare Childbirth On Plane Sparks Citizenship Debate, Air Traffic Controller Suggests Cute Name
As the pilot confirmed the birth, an air traffic controller joked, "Tell her she's got to name it Kennedy," because of the airport where the plane was landing.
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Fact-Checked: Can Birth Control Pills Cause Cancer?
Viral claims linking birth control pills to cancer are resurfacing online. Here's what science actually says
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Washington DC Launches $130,000 Pilot To Control Rat Population Using Birth Control
Washington DC launches a $130,000 (Rs 1.2 crore) pilot programme combining poison and contraceptives to reduce the rat population.
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Metformin Does More Than Control Blood Sugar: New Research Reveals The Diabetes Drug's Negative Brain Impacts
A new study reveals metformin acts directly on the brain, raising fresh concerns about its wider effects. While effective for diabetes, experts warn of potential cognitive, neurological and metabolic risks, especially with long-term or unsupervised u
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Can Using Birth Control Pills Cause Infertility? Fertility Doctor Answers Common Query Women Have
Reversible contraceptives like birth control pills, patches, IUDs and implants do not cause permanent infertility for most women. Fertility generally returns within months after stopping use, though some methods may cause short delays.
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China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Since 1949 In Blow To Baby Drive
China's birth rate fell last year to its lowest level since 1949, highlighting a deepening demographic struggle for Beijing even as officials roll out new subsidies to encourage couples to have more children.
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Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained
China has begun imposing a 13 percentsales tax on contraceptives such as condoms, birth control pills, and devices from January 1, 2026, while exempting childcare services from value-added tax (VAT).
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Are Men Ready To Pop The Pill? Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Moves Closer To Reality
A hormone-free male contraceptive pill called YCT-529 has successfully completed its first human safety trial, marking an important milestone in the global effort to expand birth-control options for men.
-
Pakistan Denied GST Relief On Condoms By IMF Despite Population Boom
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has declined Pakistan's request to immediately scrap the 18 per cent General Sales Tax (GST) on contraceptives, dealing a blow to the government's push to make birth control more affordable.
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Born Just 640 gm, 24-Week Premature Baby Survives After 90-Day Battle In Delhi Hospital
After spending 90 days in the NICU, the baby was discharged weighing 1.8 kilograms. Now six months old, he weighs 6 kilograms, with normal vision, hearing, and brain scan results.
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Mumbai Civic Body Intensifies Animal Birth Control Drive To Regulate Stray Dog Population
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has stepped up the implementation of its Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme in Mumbai in an effort to regulate the growing population of stray dogs across the city.
