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Union Budget 2026: Health Allocation Raised To Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore
The National Health Mission has been allocated Rs 39,390 crore, aimed at strengthening primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, and disease control programmes.
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Rising Public Health Spending Improved Access To Preventive, Curative Care: Economic Survey 2025-26
Increasing public health spending has improved access and affordability of preventive and curative care in the country, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 on Thursday.
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Bed Rest To Baby Blues: Young Indian Mothers Share Maternal Health Realities
From confusing advice to postpartum depression, hair fall, and recovery after C-section, four young Indian mothers share their real journeys of pregnancy and motherhood, highlighting why informed care, support, and maternal health awareness matter mo
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Maternal Nutrition Beyond Supplements: What Daily Meals Should Look Like
Ensuring a healthy pregnancy requires a strategic approach to the daily plate, treating food as the primary biological fuel for fetal programming rather than a secondary concern.
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Local Government Support Improves Child And Maternal Health, Finds Indian Study
Affirmative action in local government leadership can significantly help improve health outcomes, particularly infant survival and maternal prenatal care, in India, according to a study by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow.
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No Link Between Maternal Paracetamol Use And Autism Or ADHD In Children, Finds Lancet Study
The latest review confirms that there is no link between maternal use of paracetamol and autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, and should end the debate over its safety.
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Study Refutes Trump's Autism Claim, Says Paracetamol Safe In Pregnancy
The study clearly states that maternal use of paracetamol does not raise the likelihood of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
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Maternal Antibiotic Use Tied To Higher Bacterial Disease Risk In Babies
Maternal use of antibiotics during pregnancy may raise the risk of babies developing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease -- a common bacterial disease, according to a study.
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After 10 Daughters, Haryana Woman Gives Birth To Son; Father Rejects Patriarchy Claims
A Haryana woman delivered her 11th child, a son, after having ten daughters, in a high-risk but successful medical procedure.
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Stress During Pregnancy May Cause Brain Defects In Children, Says New Study
In a paper published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have mapped how stress events during pregnancy can affect the neuroimmune landscape of the developing foetal brain.
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Maharashtra Pregnant Woman Walks 6 km From Village For Childbirth, Dies
A pregnant woman died after she walked for 6 kilometres as her village in Gadchiroli is cut off from the main road with no medical facilities for delivery, an official said on Friday.
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Pregnant Public Sector Banker Exposes 'Toxic' And 'Inhuman' Manger In Viral Post: 'I Cry At Work'
The woman shared screenshots of her conversation with the manager, where most of her requests for leave were disregarded.
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What Is The Best Time To Take Iron And Calcium Supplements During Pregnancy? Expert Answers
During pregnancy, iron and calcium supplements play a vital role in supporting both maternal health and fetal development
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This Town Pays Every Pregnant Woman Rs 1.3 Lakh
The initiative, which began in Flint, has expanded to 11 Michigan communities, with plans to reach six more.
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Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan: PM Modi's New Women's Health Push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan on 17 September 2025, a campaign aimed at strengthening women's and children's health across India.
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Union Budget 2026: Health Allocation Raised To Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore
The National Health Mission has been allocated Rs 39,390 crore, aimed at strengthening primary healthcare, maternal and child health services, and disease control programmes.
-
Rising Public Health Spending Improved Access To Preventive, Curative Care: Economic Survey 2025-26
Increasing public health spending has improved access and affordability of preventive and curative care in the country, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 on Thursday.
-
Bed Rest To Baby Blues: Young Indian Mothers Share Maternal Health Realities
From confusing advice to postpartum depression, hair fall, and recovery after C-section, four young Indian mothers share their real journeys of pregnancy and motherhood, highlighting why informed care, support, and maternal health awareness matter mo
-
Maternal Nutrition Beyond Supplements: What Daily Meals Should Look Like
Ensuring a healthy pregnancy requires a strategic approach to the daily plate, treating food as the primary biological fuel for fetal programming rather than a secondary concern.
-
Local Government Support Improves Child And Maternal Health, Finds Indian Study
Affirmative action in local government leadership can significantly help improve health outcomes, particularly infant survival and maternal prenatal care, in India, according to a study by the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow.
-
No Link Between Maternal Paracetamol Use And Autism Or ADHD In Children, Finds Lancet Study
The latest review confirms that there is no link between maternal use of paracetamol and autism, ADHD or intellectual disability, and should end the debate over its safety.
-
Study Refutes Trump's Autism Claim, Says Paracetamol Safe In Pregnancy
The study clearly states that maternal use of paracetamol does not raise the likelihood of neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
-
Maternal Antibiotic Use Tied To Higher Bacterial Disease Risk In Babies
Maternal use of antibiotics during pregnancy may raise the risk of babies developing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease -- a common bacterial disease, according to a study.
-
After 10 Daughters, Haryana Woman Gives Birth To Son; Father Rejects Patriarchy Claims
A Haryana woman delivered her 11th child, a son, after having ten daughters, in a high-risk but successful medical procedure.
-
Stress During Pregnancy May Cause Brain Defects In Children, Says New Study
In a paper published in the journal Nature Neuroscience, researchers have mapped how stress events during pregnancy can affect the neuroimmune landscape of the developing foetal brain.
-
Maharashtra Pregnant Woman Walks 6 km From Village For Childbirth, Dies
A pregnant woman died after she walked for 6 kilometres as her village in Gadchiroli is cut off from the main road with no medical facilities for delivery, an official said on Friday.
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Pregnant Public Sector Banker Exposes 'Toxic' And 'Inhuman' Manger In Viral Post: 'I Cry At Work'
The woman shared screenshots of her conversation with the manager, where most of her requests for leave were disregarded.
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What Is The Best Time To Take Iron And Calcium Supplements During Pregnancy? Expert Answers
During pregnancy, iron and calcium supplements play a vital role in supporting both maternal health and fetal development
-
This Town Pays Every Pregnant Woman Rs 1.3 Lakh
The initiative, which began in Flint, has expanded to 11 Michigan communities, with plans to reach six more.
-
Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan: PM Modi's New Women's Health Push
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan on 17 September 2025, a campaign aimed at strengthening women's and children's health across India.
