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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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World Birth Defects Day: Why India Bears A High Burden Of Congenital Anomalies
On World Birth Defects Day, India's congenital anomalies burden is spotlighted with roughly 472,000 affected births annually, contributing to high neonatal mortality and disability.
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Prenatal Infections Silently Harm Babies: How Early Screening During Pregnancy Can Save Lives
Experts say early screening and vaccination can prevent miscarriage, birth defects and lifelong disability. Here's why testing during pregnancy is crucial.
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World Health Day 2025: Tips To Enhance Maternal And Newborn Health
On this World Health Day, let's explore tips to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes and support healthier beginnings for future generations.
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Indian-Origin MP Speaks Out Against Proposal To Ban First Cousin Marriages In UK
A proposed bill to ban marriages between first cousins has sparked a heated debate in the UK Parliament. The bill introduced by Conservative MP Richard Holden, aims to prohibit first-cousin marriages due to the risk of birth defects in children.
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Take These Precautions Seriously During Pregnancy
This article will outline the essential precautions to take during pregnancy, ensuring a healthy and safe pregnancy experience.
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"Traumatised By This": DNA Tests Reveal Shocking Levels Of Incest In US
Babies born as a result of incest are at an increased risk of having birth defects and genetic disorders.
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GST Had Serious Birth Defects, Worsened Over Last 5 Years: P Chidambaram
The Congress on Friday demanded that the current Goods and Services Tax (GST) law should be scrapped and a new one with a single low slab be brought in its place, claiming the existing law has "serious birth defects".
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Data On Birth Defects After Bhopal Gas Tragedy Were Concealed: Survivors
The women who inhaled the toxic gas which leaked from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal 34 years ago gave birth to children with birth defects in alarming numbers, but the data was concealed, organisations working for Bhopal Gas Tragedy survivors claimed on Thursday.
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Air Pollution Can Lead To Low Birth Weight, Birth Defects: Here's What You Need To Know
Air pollution is a matter of concern. Apart from affecting the balance of nature, pollutants can harm unborn babies and infants severely. Read here to know air pollution affects pregnant women.
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US Launches Clean-Up For Vietnam War-Era Agent Orange Site
The US launched on Saturday a $183 million clean-up at a former Vietnam storage site for Agent Orange, a toxic defoliant used in their bitter war which years later is still blamed for severe birth defects, cancers and disabilities.
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Congenital Rubella Syndrome: Everything You Need To Know
Congenital rubella syndrome is a condition which can cause deafness, heart defects, mental retardation and cataract in newborn babies.
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Zika Strain Linked To Birth Defect Not Found in Jaipur: Health Ministry
An analysis of Zika virus strains collected from Jaipur has suggested that they do not have the known mutations linked to fetal microcephaly, a serious birth defect in newborns delivered by infected mothers, according to the Health Ministry.
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Woman Allowed Abortion In 30th Week As Foetus Found To Have Birth Defect
The Bombay High Court on Friday allowed a 33-year-old woman, who is in her 30th week of pregnancy, to undergo an abortion as a medical test had revealed that the foetus has a developmental birth defect.
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Woman Seeks Abortion Of 30-Week Foetus With Birth Defect
A woman from Nashik, in the 30th week her pregnancy, has approached the Bombay High Court seeking permission for abortion. A test has revealed that the foetus has a rare developmental birth defect. Her five-year-old son has Down syndrome.
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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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World Birth Defects Day: Why India Bears A High Burden Of Congenital Anomalies
On World Birth Defects Day, India's congenital anomalies burden is spotlighted with roughly 472,000 affected births annually, contributing to high neonatal mortality and disability.
-
Prenatal Infections Silently Harm Babies: How Early Screening During Pregnancy Can Save Lives
Experts say early screening and vaccination can prevent miscarriage, birth defects and lifelong disability. Here's why testing during pregnancy is crucial.
-
World Health Day 2025: Tips To Enhance Maternal And Newborn Health
On this World Health Day, let's explore tips to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes and support healthier beginnings for future generations.
-
Indian-Origin MP Speaks Out Against Proposal To Ban First Cousin Marriages In UK
A proposed bill to ban marriages between first cousins has sparked a heated debate in the UK Parliament. The bill introduced by Conservative MP Richard Holden, aims to prohibit first-cousin marriages due to the risk of birth defects in children.
-
Take These Precautions Seriously During Pregnancy
This article will outline the essential precautions to take during pregnancy, ensuring a healthy and safe pregnancy experience.
-
"Traumatised By This": DNA Tests Reveal Shocking Levels Of Incest In US
Babies born as a result of incest are at an increased risk of having birth defects and genetic disorders.
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GST Had Serious Birth Defects, Worsened Over Last 5 Years: P Chidambaram
The Congress on Friday demanded that the current Goods and Services Tax (GST) law should be scrapped and a new one with a single low slab be brought in its place, claiming the existing law has "serious birth defects".
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Data On Birth Defects After Bhopal Gas Tragedy Were Concealed: Survivors
The women who inhaled the toxic gas which leaked from the Union Carbide factory in Bhopal 34 years ago gave birth to children with birth defects in alarming numbers, but the data was concealed, organisations working for Bhopal Gas Tragedy survivors claimed on Thursday.
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Air Pollution Can Lead To Low Birth Weight, Birth Defects: Here's What You Need To Know
Air pollution is a matter of concern. Apart from affecting the balance of nature, pollutants can harm unborn babies and infants severely. Read here to know air pollution affects pregnant women.
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US Launches Clean-Up For Vietnam War-Era Agent Orange Site
The US launched on Saturday a $183 million clean-up at a former Vietnam storage site for Agent Orange, a toxic defoliant used in their bitter war which years later is still blamed for severe birth defects, cancers and disabilities.
-
Congenital Rubella Syndrome: Everything You Need To Know
Congenital rubella syndrome is a condition which can cause deafness, heart defects, mental retardation and cataract in newborn babies.
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Zika Strain Linked To Birth Defect Not Found in Jaipur: Health Ministry
An analysis of Zika virus strains collected from Jaipur has suggested that they do not have the known mutations linked to fetal microcephaly, a serious birth defect in newborns delivered by infected mothers, according to the Health Ministry.
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Woman Allowed Abortion In 30th Week As Foetus Found To Have Birth Defect
The Bombay High Court on Friday allowed a 33-year-old woman, who is in her 30th week of pregnancy, to undergo an abortion as a medical test had revealed that the foetus has a developmental birth defect.
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Woman Seeks Abortion Of 30-Week Foetus With Birth Defect
A woman from Nashik, in the 30th week her pregnancy, has approached the Bombay High Court seeking permission for abortion. A test has revealed that the foetus has a rare developmental birth defect. Her five-year-old son has Down syndrome.
