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Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
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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Your Birth Weight May Play A Role In Your Stroke Risk Than Your Current Adult Weight, Says New Study
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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Stress Management During Pregnancy: Doctor Shares Tips For Moms-To-Be
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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13% Children Born Prematurely. 17% With Low Birth Weight In India: Report
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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Low Birth Weight From 4 States Makes Up Half Of India's Cases: Study
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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Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Dangerous For Fetus, New Study Reveals
Using marijuana during pregnancy can increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight, poor fetal development and even infant death, a new study has warned.
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Study Reveals Increased Risk Of Pregnancy Complications Due To Pollution
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to higher inflammation levels among pregnant women, which can potentially result in adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and preterm birth, according to a study.
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World No Tobacco Day 2020: Know How Cigarette Smoking Can Affect Fertility
World No Tobacco Day 2020: Women who smoke in pregnancy are more likely than non-smokers to have a miscarriage. Their babies have increased risk of low birth weight, being born prematurely and having birth defects.
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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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Pregnant Women, Beware! Physical Assault During Pregnancy May Increase Chances Of Preterm Birth
Physical assault during pregnancy can increase rates of babies born at low birth weights, a new study has found. The purpose of the study is to highlight the incidence of violence during pregnancy on children as well as mothers.
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Can Low Birthweight Predict Stroke Risk? Doctor Breaks Down New Swedish Study
Low birth weight is linked to a higher risk of stroke in early adulthood, affecting both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke types.
-
Your Birth Weight May Play A Role In Your Stroke Risk Than Your Current Adult Weight, Says New Study
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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Stress Management During Pregnancy: Doctor Shares Tips For Moms-To-Be
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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13% Children Born Prematurely. 17% With Low Birth Weight In India: Report
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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Low Birth Weight From 4 States Makes Up Half Of India's Cases: Study
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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Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Dangerous For Fetus, New Study Reveals
Using marijuana during pregnancy can increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight, poor fetal development and even infant death, a new study has warned.
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Study Reveals Increased Risk Of Pregnancy Complications Due To Pollution
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to higher inflammation levels among pregnant women, which can potentially result in adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and preterm birth, according to a study.
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World No Tobacco Day 2020: Know How Cigarette Smoking Can Affect Fertility
World No Tobacco Day 2020: Women who smoke in pregnancy are more likely than non-smokers to have a miscarriage. Their babies have increased risk of low birth weight, being born prematurely and having birth defects.
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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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Pregnant Women, Beware! Physical Assault During Pregnancy May Increase Chances Of Preterm Birth
Physical assault during pregnancy can increase rates of babies born at low birth weights, a new study has found. The purpose of the study is to highlight the incidence of violence during pregnancy on children as well as mothers.
