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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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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2026: Factors Increasing Your Risk And How To Minimise Them
Understanding who is at higher risk and how to minimise that risk is central to taking charge of cervical health, especially in India, where cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women due to gaps in screening and vaccination c
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Who Should Avoid Papaya, And How Much Is Safe For Everyone Else
Despite its many benefits, papaya is not suitable for everyone. In certain situations, consuming papaya may lead to discomfort or health concerns.
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High Blood Pressure In Family History? Take These Preventive Measures Today
Evidence shows that people with a family history of high blood pressure can delay or even prevent its onset by adopting targeted preventive measures early in life.
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Risk Of STDs, Unplanned Pregnancies As China Imposes Tax On Condoms
China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned with Beijing's effort to get families to have more children after decades of limiting most to one child.
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Exposure To High Heat During Pregnancy May Lead To Premature Birth: Study
An exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy could be disrupting amino acids and vitamins key to managing stress and energy, thereby increasing the risk of a premature delivery, suggests an analysis of blood samples.
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Toxic Air Poses Heightened Risks To Pregnant Women And Their Babies, Warn Delhi Doctors
Health experts have flagged that the toxic air poses heightened risks to expectant mothers and their babies.
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Covid During Pregnancy May Raise Autism, Motor Disorder Risk In Kids By Age 3
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Children born to mothers who had Covid-19 while pregnant may be at a high risk of suffering from developmental disorders, including speech delays, autism, and motor disorders, by the time they turn 3 years old, according to ne
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Covid During Pregnancy May Raise Autism, Motor Disorder Risk In Kids By Age 3
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Children born to mothers who had Covid-19 while pregnant may be at a high risk of suffering from developmental disorders, including speech delays, autism, and motor disorders, by the time they turn 3 years old, according to ne
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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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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.
-
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 2026: Factors Increasing Your Risk And How To Minimise Them
Understanding who is at higher risk and how to minimise that risk is central to taking charge of cervical health, especially in India, where cervical cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women due to gaps in screening and vaccination c
-
Who Should Avoid Papaya, And How Much Is Safe For Everyone Else
Despite its many benefits, papaya is not suitable for everyone. In certain situations, consuming papaya may lead to discomfort or health concerns.
-
High Blood Pressure In Family History? Take These Preventive Measures Today
Evidence shows that people with a family history of high blood pressure can delay or even prevent its onset by adopting targeted preventive measures early in life.
-
Risk Of STDs, Unplanned Pregnancies As China Imposes Tax On Condoms
China will soon start collecting a value-added tax on contraceptive drugs and products for the first time in over three decades, a move aligned with Beijing's effort to get families to have more children after decades of limiting most to one child.
-
Exposure To High Heat During Pregnancy May Lead To Premature Birth: Study
An exposure to high temperatures during pregnancy could be disrupting amino acids and vitamins key to managing stress and energy, thereby increasing the risk of a premature delivery, suggests an analysis of blood samples.
-
Toxic Air Poses Heightened Risks To Pregnant Women And Their Babies, Warn Delhi Doctors
Health experts have flagged that the toxic air poses heightened risks to expectant mothers and their babies.
-
Covid During Pregnancy May Raise Autism, Motor Disorder Risk In Kids By Age 3
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Children born to mothers who had Covid-19 while pregnant may be at a high risk of suffering from developmental disorders, including speech delays, autism, and motor disorders, by the time they turn 3 years old, according to ne
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Covid During Pregnancy May Raise Autism, Motor Disorder Risk In Kids By Age 3
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Children born to mothers who had Covid-19 while pregnant may be at a high risk of suffering from developmental disorders, including speech delays, autism, and motor disorders, by the time they turn 3 years old, according to ne
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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.
