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Before You Conceive: Why Genetic Counselling Should Be Your First Step
Genetic counselling before pregnancy helps the would-be parents understand potential risks, make informed decisions, and ensure a healthier start for their baby.
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Rising Heat Waves Are Putting Pregnant Women At Growing Risk. Here's How
Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body's processes for staying cool are altered.
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Doctor Explains How Air Pollution Accelerates Ageing: The Health Risks We Overlook
Existing evidence indicates that long-term exposures to toxic levels of air pollution cause lies in oxidative stress: a condition where free radicals produced by poisons kill cells, proteins, and DNA.
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World Arthritis Day: How Hormones, Pregnancy And Menopause Put Women At A Higher Risk
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints, affecting millions worldwide.
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Night Shifts Increase Heart Health Risk; Here's What You Can Do
We discuss in depth how night shifts can increase your risk of heart disease and what tips can you follow to reduce your risk.
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Alarming C-Section Surge In India: Why Women Must Reclaim Childbirth Rights
India's national average for caesarean section (C-section) births is currently 21.5% and is driven not purely by medical need but by systemic, institutional and socio-cultural pressures.
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"No Link": US Epidemiologist Debunks Trump's Claim On Tylenol, Autism
Reviving debunked theories about vaccines and autism, US President Donald Trump went on television on Monday and insisted that pregnant women should never take Tylenol, a commonly used painkiller in the United States.
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Trump, Tylenol And The Autism Row: Separating Hard Science From Claims
In a controversial White House briefing, President Donald Trump linked acetaminophen (Tylenol; known as paracetamol outside the US) and vaccines to autism and urged pregnant women to avoid the painkiller, a claim medical experts say is unsupported by
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Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Cut Baby's Food Allergy Risk: New Study
A Greek cohort study shows that mothers following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding have marginally lower odds of food allergies in their infants.
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Autism Is Not A Scare Story: What Parents Need To Know About Medications In Pregnancy, Genetic Risk And Misleading Headlines
The evidence that acetaminophen or SSRIs cause autism is weak, inconsistent and easily misinterpreted.
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Heart: Beyond Diet And Exercise, These Factors Will Help Manage Hypertension
Hypertension: Let's understand what other factors besides diet and exercise can you tweak for better blood pressure levels.
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Hypertension: Follow These Tips To Manage High Blood Pressure At Work
When you sit for long hours at your desk without much physical activity, your bodys ability to regulate blood pressure weakens over time. Below we share tips to better manage hypertension.
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Using Paracetamol During Pregnancy? Harvard Experts Warn It May Increase Autism, ADHD Risk
The study urged mothers-to-be to use paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, sparingly, as it could cause neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Pregnant Minor Rape Survivor Agrees To Give Birth After Moving Delhi High Court
A minor rape survivor who moved the Delhi High Court with a plea to terminate her 30-week pregnancy has agreed to give birth to the child, who would be given for adoption.
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How to Eat Dragon Fruit Safely: Expert Advice and Side Effects Explained
Dragon fruit, also called pitaya, is a nutrient-rich superfruit with antioxidants, fibre, and vitamins. Learn about possible side effects, digestion issues, allergies, blood sugar impact, safe serving sizes, and best ways to eat it.
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Before You Conceive: Why Genetic Counselling Should Be Your First Step
Genetic counselling before pregnancy helps the would-be parents understand potential risks, make informed decisions, and ensure a healthier start for their baby.
-
Rising Heat Waves Are Putting Pregnant Women At Growing Risk. Here's How
Doctors have long known that heat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys and other organs. Those risks are exacerbated for pregnant people, as the body's processes for staying cool are altered.
-
Doctor Explains How Air Pollution Accelerates Ageing: The Health Risks We Overlook
Existing evidence indicates that long-term exposures to toxic levels of air pollution cause lies in oxidative stress: a condition where free radicals produced by poisons kill cells, proteins, and DNA.
-
World Arthritis Day: How Hormones, Pregnancy And Menopause Put Women At A Higher Risk
Arthritis is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints, affecting millions worldwide.
-
Night Shifts Increase Heart Health Risk; Here's What You Can Do
We discuss in depth how night shifts can increase your risk of heart disease and what tips can you follow to reduce your risk.
-
Alarming C-Section Surge In India: Why Women Must Reclaim Childbirth Rights
India's national average for caesarean section (C-section) births is currently 21.5% and is driven not purely by medical need but by systemic, institutional and socio-cultural pressures.
-
"No Link": US Epidemiologist Debunks Trump's Claim On Tylenol, Autism
Reviving debunked theories about vaccines and autism, US President Donald Trump went on television on Monday and insisted that pregnant women should never take Tylenol, a commonly used painkiller in the United States.
-
Trump, Tylenol And The Autism Row: Separating Hard Science From Claims
In a controversial White House briefing, President Donald Trump linked acetaminophen (Tylenol; known as paracetamol outside the US) and vaccines to autism and urged pregnant women to avoid the painkiller, a claim medical experts say is unsupported by
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Mediterranean Diet During Pregnancy May Cut Baby's Food Allergy Risk: New Study
A Greek cohort study shows that mothers following a Mediterranean-style diet during pregnancy and breastfeeding have marginally lower odds of food allergies in their infants.
-
Autism Is Not A Scare Story: What Parents Need To Know About Medications In Pregnancy, Genetic Risk And Misleading Headlines
The evidence that acetaminophen or SSRIs cause autism is weak, inconsistent and easily misinterpreted.
-
Heart: Beyond Diet And Exercise, These Factors Will Help Manage Hypertension
Hypertension: Let's understand what other factors besides diet and exercise can you tweak for better blood pressure levels.
-
Hypertension: Follow These Tips To Manage High Blood Pressure At Work
When you sit for long hours at your desk without much physical activity, your bodys ability to regulate blood pressure weakens over time. Below we share tips to better manage hypertension.
-
Using Paracetamol During Pregnancy? Harvard Experts Warn It May Increase Autism, ADHD Risk
The study urged mothers-to-be to use paracetamol, a common over-the-counter medication, sparingly, as it could cause neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Pregnant Minor Rape Survivor Agrees To Give Birth After Moving Delhi High Court
A minor rape survivor who moved the Delhi High Court with a plea to terminate her 30-week pregnancy has agreed to give birth to the child, who would be given for adoption.
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How to Eat Dragon Fruit Safely: Expert Advice and Side Effects Explained
Dragon fruit, also called pitaya, is a nutrient-rich superfruit with antioxidants, fibre, and vitamins. Learn about possible side effects, digestion issues, allergies, blood sugar impact, safe serving sizes, and best ways to eat it.
