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India's Breastfeeding Decline May Be The First Sign Of A Growing Postnatal Care Gap
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Mohini Soni
Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs of decline in certain indicators, raising questions that extend beyond infant nutrition alone.
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www.ndtv.com
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Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Ankur Rajvanshi
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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www.ndtv.com
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
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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www.ndtv.com
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Planning Your Baby's Diet? Nutritionist Shares Foods That Should Be Avoided In The First Year
- Saturday April 18, 2026
- Health | Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
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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www.ndtv.com
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1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
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www.ndtv.com
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Higher-Dose Vitamin B12 In Pregnancy Improves Early Cognitive Development In Babies, Finds Study
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
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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www.ndtv.com
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Gujarat's Sabarkantha Reports Improved Outcomes Under Maternal Nutrition Scheme
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
A district-level nutrition initiative in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district has reported improvements in maternal health and birth weights after a year of targeted support for underweight pregnant women.
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www.ndtv.com
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Vitamin B12 And Folate: Why Indian Mothers Need More Than Just Iron For Healthy Children?
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A recent study reveals that Indian mothers may need more than just iron for healthy children. Here is why this study matters and why you should be supplementing vitamin B12 with folate.
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www.ndtv.com
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Mother Drinking Raw Milk Linked To Newborn's Death In The US: Why Doctors Warn Pregnant Women
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A newborn's death in New Mexico, likely linked to the mother drinking unpasteurised milk during pregnancy, has put a spotlight on the serious health risks of raw milk.
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www.ndtv.com
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Have A Newborn In Your Home? Here Are 8 Reasons Why Babies Require Extra Care
- Thursday January 16, 2025
- Health | Aayushi Singh Chauhan
Postnatal Care: Let's explore why newborns require extra care and how mothers and families can create an optimal environment to nurture children.
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www.ndtv.com
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Ever Wondered Whether Non-Vegetarian Foods Are Fattening? Anjali Mukerjee Has Something To Share
- Tuesday August 16, 2022
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
Anjali shares that white meats are also good source of protein while fish carries omega-3 fatty acids.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Milk Day: Almond Milk, Rice Milk And Soy Milk: Easy Homemade Plant-based Milk Recipes
- Tuesday June 1, 2021
- Varda Mehrotra
World Milk Day is observed on June 1 every year and was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to recognise the importance of milk as a global food.
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food.ndtv.com
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Breast Milk Is Infant's First Vaccine: Our Expert Elaborates On Breastfeeding Benefits For Mother And Baby
- Tuesday August 25, 2020
- Health | Dr Deepika Sood
Breastfeeding is a blessing for both mother and the baby. It required for optimum nutrition of the baby for the first six months, and reduces the risk of cancer in mother. Dr Deepika Sood elaborates more on the benefits.
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www.ndtv.com
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Infants Consuming Baby Cereal Have Higher Nutrient Intake, Says Study
- Saturday March 14, 2020
- Edited by Aditi Ahuja
A new study published in the journal AIMS Public Health, illustrated the importance of rice baby cereal in achieving proper nutrition. The findings of the study are conclusive evidence that the importance of baby rice cereal cannot be understated.
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food.ndtv.com
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India's Breastfeeding Decline May Be The First Sign Of A Growing Postnatal Care Gap
- Thursday June 4, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Mohini Soni
Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs of decline in certain indicators, raising questions that extend beyond infant nutrition alone.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Ankur Rajvanshi
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
-
www.ndtv.com
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
- Friday April 17, 2026
- Health | Press Trust India
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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www.ndtv.com
-
Planning Your Baby's Diet? Nutritionist Shares Foods That Should Be Avoided In The First Year
- Saturday April 18, 2026
- Health | Edited by Debosmita Ghosh
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Higher-Dose Vitamin B12 In Pregnancy Improves Early Cognitive Development In Babies, Finds Study
- Saturday March 28, 2026
- Health | Press Trust of India
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.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Gujarat's Sabarkantha Reports Improved Outcomes Under Maternal Nutrition Scheme
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Health | Indo-Asian News Service
A district-level nutrition initiative in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district has reported improvements in maternal health and birth weights after a year of targeted support for underweight pregnant women.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Vitamin B12 And Folate: Why Indian Mothers Need More Than Just Iron For Healthy Children?
- Monday February 16, 2026
- Health | Written by Rupashi Chhabra
A recent study reveals that Indian mothers may need more than just iron for healthy children. Here is why this study matters and why you should be supplementing vitamin B12 with folate.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Mother Drinking Raw Milk Linked To Newborn's Death In The US: Why Doctors Warn Pregnant Women
- Thursday February 5, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Goswami
A newborn's death in New Mexico, likely linked to the mother drinking unpasteurised milk during pregnancy, has put a spotlight on the serious health risks of raw milk.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Have A Newborn In Your Home? Here Are 8 Reasons Why Babies Require Extra Care
- Thursday January 16, 2025
- Health | Aayushi Singh Chauhan
Postnatal Care: Let's explore why newborns require extra care and how mothers and families can create an optimal environment to nurture children.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Ever Wondered Whether Non-Vegetarian Foods Are Fattening? Anjali Mukerjee Has Something To Share
- Tuesday August 16, 2022
- Health | Edited by NDTV Health Desk
Anjali shares that white meats are also good source of protein while fish carries omega-3 fatty acids.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
World Milk Day: Almond Milk, Rice Milk And Soy Milk: Easy Homemade Plant-based Milk Recipes
- Tuesday June 1, 2021
- Varda Mehrotra
World Milk Day is observed on June 1 every year and was established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to recognise the importance of milk as a global food.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Breast Milk Is Infant's First Vaccine: Our Expert Elaborates On Breastfeeding Benefits For Mother And Baby
- Tuesday August 25, 2020
- Health | Dr Deepika Sood
Breastfeeding is a blessing for both mother and the baby. It required for optimum nutrition of the baby for the first six months, and reduces the risk of cancer in mother. Dr Deepika Sood elaborates more on the benefits.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Infants Consuming Baby Cereal Have Higher Nutrient Intake, Says Study
- Saturday March 14, 2020
- Edited by Aditi Ahuja
A new study published in the journal AIMS Public Health, illustrated the importance of rice baby cereal in achieving proper nutrition. The findings of the study are conclusive evidence that the importance of baby rice cereal cannot be understated.
-
food.ndtv.com