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The Real Cost Of Tobacco Is Paid By Your Health, Says Doctor; See Its Impact
- Sunday May 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Many tobacco users focus only on the immediate expense of buying cigarettes or other tobacco products. However, the long-term impact is far more serious. Tobacco addiction can lead to years of medical treatment, loss of productivity, and emotional stress for families.
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www.ndtv.com
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Masaba Gupta Inches Closer To Her Pre-Pregnancy Strength: '19 Months In, 3 Kg To Go'
- Sunday May 17, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Masaba Gupta shared that she is just 3 kg away from achieving her pre-pregnancy strength and body composition
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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45 Degrees And Rising: The Hidden Toll Of Heat On Pregnancy And Newborn Health In India
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Ghosh
India is no stranger to scorching records. In recent years, multiple regions have ranked among the hottest on the planet, and 2026 has already brought intense heatwaves.
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www.ndtv.com
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World Malaria Day 2026: Prevention And Treatment Of Malaria During Pregnancy
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
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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www.ndtv.com
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Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
- Thursday April 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
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www.ndtv.com
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Your Birth Weight May Play A Role In Your Stroke Risk Than Your Current Adult Weight, Says New Study
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
People whose birth weight was below the median of 3.5 kg had about a 21% higher risk of all stroke events combined, including both ischaemic (blocked vessel) strokes and intracerebral haemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Russia Plans To Refer Women Who Don't Want Children To Psychologists
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Russia will refer women who do not want to have children to psychologists under new health guidelines designed to address a systemic demographic crisis.
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www.ndtv.com
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Stress Management During Pregnancy: Doctor Shares Tips For Moms-To-Be
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Tripti Raheja
Pregnancy is a journey of change, growth, and discovery, not only emotionally and physically but also mentally. Hormonal changes, levels of discomfort, the baby, and the birth process are some sources of stress.
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www.ndtv.com
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Italy's Mountain Village Welcomes First Baby In 30 Years
- Sunday December 28, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Although Pagliara dei Marsi is a small village, it reflects the situation across Italy, where the elderly population is growing, schools are emptying, and villages and towns are gradually shrinking.
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www.ndtv.com
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Exploding Housing Costs Linked To Steep Drop In US Birth Rates: Report
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The US birth rate hit a record low in 2024, with high housing costs cited as a key reason for the ongoing decline in fertility.
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www.ndtv.com
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India's Infant Mortality Rate Hits Historic Low Of 25, Down 80% Since 1971
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Infant mortality rate (IMR) in the country has touched a record low of 25, a sharp dip of 37.5 per cent from 40 in 2013, according to the Sample Registration System report for 2023 issued by the Registrar General of India.
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www.ndtv.com
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Japanese Population Sees Record Drop In 2024, Down By 9 Lakh
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The population of Japanese nationals fell by a record amount -- more than 900,000 people -- in 2024, official data showed, as the country battles to reverse its perennially low birth rates.
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www.ndtv.com
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13% Children Born Prematurely. 17% With Low Birth Weight In India: Report
- Thursday July 3, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
India's demographic health survey 2019-21 reveals that 13 per cent of children were born prematurely, and 17 per cent with a low weight at birth, with air pollution contributing to the adverse birth outcomes.
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www.ndtv.com
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Low Birth Weight From 4 States Makes Up Half Of India's Cases: Study
- Tuesday June 17, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Cases of a low weight at birth from four states -- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and West Bengal -- account for nearly half of India's cases, despite an overall progress in lowering rates over the last 30 years.
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www.ndtv.com
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"Quiet Emergency": Japan Births In 2024 Fell Below 700,000 For First Time
- Wednesday June 4, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Japan is also facing an increased number of deaths and working shortages as a result of the low birth rates.
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www.ndtv.com
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The Real Cost Of Tobacco Is Paid By Your Health, Says Doctor; See Its Impact
- Sunday May 31, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Many tobacco users focus only on the immediate expense of buying cigarettes or other tobacco products. However, the long-term impact is far more serious. Tobacco addiction can lead to years of medical treatment, loss of productivity, and emotional stress for families.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Masaba Gupta Inches Closer To Her Pre-Pregnancy Strength: '19 Months In, 3 Kg To Go'
- Sunday May 17, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Masaba Gupta shared that she is just 3 kg away from achieving her pre-pregnancy strength and body composition
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
-
45 Degrees And Rising: The Hidden Toll Of Heat On Pregnancy And Newborn Health In India
- Sunday May 3, 2026
- Health | Written by Shreya Ghosh
India is no stranger to scorching records. In recent years, multiple regions have ranked among the hottest on the planet, and 2026 has already brought intense heatwaves.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
World Malaria Day 2026: Prevention And Treatment Of Malaria During Pregnancy
- Sunday April 26, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
Malaria in pregnancy can seriously harm both the mother and the unborn baby, especially if the infection is not treated early.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
- Thursday April 9, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Your Birth Weight May Play A Role In Your Stroke Risk Than Your Current Adult Weight, Says New Study
- Monday April 6, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
People whose birth weight was below the median of 3.5 kg had about a 21% higher risk of all stroke events combined, including both ischaemic (blocked vessel) strokes and intracerebral haemorrhagic (bleeding) strokes.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Russia Plans To Refer Women Who Don't Want Children To Psychologists
- Thursday March 19, 2026
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Russia will refer women who do not want to have children to psychologists under new health guidelines designed to address a systemic demographic crisis.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Stress Management During Pregnancy: Doctor Shares Tips For Moms-To-Be
- Friday March 13, 2026
- Health | Written by Dr Tripti Raheja
Pregnancy is a journey of change, growth, and discovery, not only emotionally and physically but also mentally. Hormonal changes, levels of discomfort, the baby, and the birth process are some sources of stress.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Italy's Mountain Village Welcomes First Baby In 30 Years
- Sunday December 28, 2025
- Offbeat | Edited by Astitva Raj
Although Pagliara dei Marsi is a small village, it reflects the situation across Italy, where the elderly population is growing, schools are emptying, and villages and towns are gradually shrinking.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Exploding Housing Costs Linked To Steep Drop In US Birth Rates: Report
- Tuesday September 23, 2025
- World News | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
The US birth rate hit a record low in 2024, with high housing costs cited as a key reason for the ongoing decline in fertility.
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www.ndtv.com
-
India's Infant Mortality Rate Hits Historic Low Of 25, Down 80% Since 1971
- Thursday September 4, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Infant mortality rate (IMR) in the country has touched a record low of 25, a sharp dip of 37.5 per cent from 40 in 2013, according to the Sample Registration System report for 2023 issued by the Registrar General of India.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Japanese Population Sees Record Drop In 2024, Down By 9 Lakh
- Thursday August 7, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
The population of Japanese nationals fell by a record amount -- more than 900,000 people -- in 2024, official data showed, as the country battles to reverse its perennially low birth rates.
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www.ndtv.com
-
13% Children Born Prematurely. 17% With Low Birth Weight In India: Report
- Thursday July 3, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
India's demographic health survey 2019-21 reveals that 13 per cent of children were born prematurely, and 17 per cent with a low weight at birth, with air pollution contributing to the adverse birth outcomes.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Low Birth Weight From 4 States Makes Up Half Of India's Cases: Study
- Tuesday June 17, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
Cases of a low weight at birth from four states -- Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, and West Bengal -- account for nearly half of India's cases, despite an overall progress in lowering rates over the last 30 years.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
"Quiet Emergency": Japan Births In 2024 Fell Below 700,000 For First Time
- Wednesday June 4, 2025
- World News | Agence France-Presse
Japan is also facing an increased number of deaths and working shortages as a result of the low birth rates.
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www.ndtv.com