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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
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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1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
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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Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates Hospital In Punjab Village, To Benefit 50,000 People
During his visit, Bhagwant Mann also interacted with patients and their families at the hospital, inquiring about their well-being and reviewing the facilities on the ground.
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AAP MP Raghav Chadha Calls For Paternity Leave Law In India
AAP MP Raghav Chadha stressed that the presence of a husband is crucial for a woman immediately after childbirth.
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Higher-Dose Vitamin B12 In Pregnancy Improves Early Cognitive Development In Babies, Finds Study
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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"Women Work Longer Hours Than Men": Supreme Court In Landmark Maternity Ruling
Quoting studies by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the bench of Justices JB Pardiwalah and R Mahadevan noted that employed women tend to spend more time working than men once unpaid domestic labour is factored in.
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Women's Health Insurance Ownership Rises In India: Why Women Need To Invest In Their Health More
While there has been an increase in financial independence among women, personal health insurance ownership still lags far behind which leaves them vulnerable to escalating medical costs and health risks.
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Gujarat's Sabarkantha Reports Improved Outcomes Under Maternal Nutrition Scheme
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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'Women Don't Support Women': Bengaluru HR After Company Denies Unpaid Leave
The HR employee requested an unpaid sabbatical after maternity leave, which was rejected, leading to widespread discussion on social media.
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Maternity Leave Integral Part Of Women's Reproductive Rights: Supreme Court
The top court made the judgment while hearing a petition filed by a Tamil Nadu woman, a government teacher, who was denied maternity leave after the birth of her child from her second marriage.
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
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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1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
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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Bhagwant Mann Inaugurates Hospital In Punjab Village, To Benefit 50,000 People
During his visit, Bhagwant Mann also interacted with patients and their families at the hospital, inquiring about their well-being and reviewing the facilities on the ground.
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AAP MP Raghav Chadha Calls For Paternity Leave Law In India
AAP MP Raghav Chadha stressed that the presence of a husband is crucial for a woman immediately after childbirth.
-
Higher-Dose Vitamin B12 In Pregnancy Improves Early Cognitive Development In Babies, Finds Study
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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"Women Work Longer Hours Than Men": Supreme Court In Landmark Maternity Ruling
Quoting studies by the International Labour Organization (ILO), the bench of Justices JB Pardiwalah and R Mahadevan noted that employed women tend to spend more time working than men once unpaid domestic labour is factored in.
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Women's Health Insurance Ownership Rises In India: Why Women Need To Invest In Their Health More
While there has been an increase in financial independence among women, personal health insurance ownership still lags far behind which leaves them vulnerable to escalating medical costs and health risks.
-
Gujarat's Sabarkantha Reports Improved Outcomes Under Maternal Nutrition Scheme
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.
-
'Women Don't Support Women': Bengaluru HR After Company Denies Unpaid Leave
The HR employee requested an unpaid sabbatical after maternity leave, which was rejected, leading to widespread discussion on social media.
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Maternity Leave Integral Part Of Women's Reproductive Rights: Supreme Court
The top court made the judgment while hearing a petition filed by a Tamil Nadu woman, a government teacher, who was denied maternity leave after the birth of her child from her second marriage.
