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Scientists Find Reversible Male Birth Control That Stops Sperm Production
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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Rare Childbirth On Plane Sparks Citizenship Debate, Air Traffic Controller Suggests Cute Name
- Tuesday April 7, 2026
- World News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
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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www.ndtv.com
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Washington DC Launches $130,000 Pilot To Control Rat Population Using Birth Control
- Saturday April 4, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Metformin Does More Than Control Blood Sugar: New Research Reveals The Diabetes Drug's Negative Brain Impacts
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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Can Using Birth Control Pills Cause Infertility? Fertility Doctor Answers Common Query Women Have
- Wednesday February 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Since 1949 In Blow To Baby Drive
- Monday January 19, 2026
- World News | Bloomberg News
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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www.ndtv.com
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Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained
- Friday January 2, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
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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www.ndtv.com
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Are Men Ready To Pop The Pill? Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Moves Closer To Reality
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
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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www.ndtv.com
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Pakistan Denied GST Relief On Condoms By IMF Despite Population Boom
- Friday December 19, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
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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www.ndtv.com
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Scientists Find Reversible Male Birth Control That Stops Sperm Production
- Wednesday April 8, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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Rare Childbirth On Plane Sparks Citizenship Debate, Air Traffic Controller Suggests Cute Name
- Tuesday April 7, 2026
- World News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
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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www.ndtv.com
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Washington DC Launches $130,000 Pilot To Control Rat Population Using Birth Control
- Saturday April 4, 2026
- Feature | Edited by Abhinav Singh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Metformin Does More Than Control Blood Sugar: New Research Reveals The Diabetes Drug's Negative Brain Impacts
- Friday March 27, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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Can Using Birth Control Pills Cause Infertility? Fertility Doctor Answers Common Query Women Have
- Wednesday February 11, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
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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www.ndtv.com
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China Birth Rate Hits Lowest Since 1949 In Blow To Baby Drive
- Monday January 19, 2026
- World News | Bloomberg News
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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www.ndtv.com
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Why Is China Taxing Condoms, Birth Control Pills Now? Policy Shift Explained
- Friday January 2, 2026
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
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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www.ndtv.com
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Are Men Ready To Pop The Pill? Hormone-Free Male Contraceptive Pill Moves Closer To Reality
- Wednesday December 31, 2025
- Health | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
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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www.ndtv.com
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Pakistan Denied GST Relief On Condoms By IMF Despite Population Boom
- Friday December 19, 2025
- World News | Edited by Anushree Jonko
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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www.ndtv.com