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World Thyroid Day 2026: Thyroid Dysfunction In Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk In Children
Thyroid health is an important factor in upholding a baby's optimal development, particularly neurological development.
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Struggling With Varicose Veins? Lifestyle Coach Shares Signs, Causes And Simple Remedies
Varicose veins usually develop when tiny one-way valves inside the veins weaken over time.
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Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
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Do You Know About Cardiac Infections After Stent Surgery? What Patients Must Watch For
Cardiac infections after heart stent procedures are rare but serious, with mortality rates up to 40 percent and symptoms appearing days to weeks later.
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Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
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Invisible But Impactful: How Autoimmune Disorders Are Fuelling India's Rising Miscarriage Burden
Autoimmune diseases, which were previously considered rare medical conditions, have now come to the fore to become a major factor in the rising trend of miscarriages in India.
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Limiting Sedentary Time, Staying Active Can Reduce Risk Of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy By 30%, Finds New Study
The study highlights that it is not just "formal exercise" but the balance of sitting and moving across the entire day that helps to prevent high blood pressure during pregnancy.
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Weight-loss Drugs Linked To Preterm Birth Risk In Women With Pre-Existing Diabetes
The research analysed data from more than 750,000 pregnancies, making it one of the largest studies to examine this issue so far.
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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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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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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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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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Cervical Cancer: Risk Factors & Lifestyle Changes You Can Make Today
In this article, we share a list of risk factors and also share lifestyle changes you can make today to reduce your risk of cervical cancer.
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World Hepatitis Day 2025: Factors That Might Put You At Risk
World Hepatitis Day 2025: Recognising and minimising these risks is essential to prevent infection and promote liver health.
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Maternal Diabetes Increases Risk Of Autism In Children: Study
Having diabetes during pregnancy could be associated to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the child such as autism, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal.
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World Thyroid Day 2026: Thyroid Dysfunction In Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk In Children
Thyroid health is an important factor in upholding a baby's optimal development, particularly neurological development.
-
Struggling With Varicose Veins? Lifestyle Coach Shares Signs, Causes And Simple Remedies
Varicose veins usually develop when tiny one-way valves inside the veins weaken over time.
-
Certain Prenatal Medications Can Increase The Risk Of Autism, Finds New Study
The researchers focused on a class of medications called sterol biosynthesis-inhibiting medications, or SBIMs, which are often used to treat conditions like high cholesterol, certain infections, and some respiratory problems.
-
Do You Know About Cardiac Infections After Stent Surgery? What Patients Must Watch For
Cardiac infections after heart stent procedures are rare but serious, with mortality rates up to 40 percent and symptoms appearing days to weeks later.
-
Hypertension And Maternal Mortality: How Preeclampsia Puts Mothers At Risk
High blood pressure during pregnancy can lead to preeclampsia, a serious condition that raises risks of maternal death and foetal complications. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why early detection is critical for safe pregnancies.
-
Invisible But Impactful: How Autoimmune Disorders Are Fuelling India's Rising Miscarriage Burden
Autoimmune diseases, which were previously considered rare medical conditions, have now come to the fore to become a major factor in the rising trend of miscarriages in India.
-
Limiting Sedentary Time, Staying Active Can Reduce Risk Of High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy By 30%, Finds New Study
The study highlights that it is not just "formal exercise" but the balance of sitting and moving across the entire day that helps to prevent high blood pressure during pregnancy.
-
Weight-loss Drugs Linked To Preterm Birth Risk In Women With Pre-Existing Diabetes
The research analysed data from more than 750,000 pregnancies, making it one of the largest studies to examine this issue so far.
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Cervical Cancer: Risk Factors & Lifestyle Changes You Can Make Today
In this article, we share a list of risk factors and also share lifestyle changes you can make today to reduce your risk of cervical cancer.
-
World Hepatitis Day 2025: Factors That Might Put You At Risk
World Hepatitis Day 2025: Recognising and minimising these risks is essential to prevent infection and promote liver health.
-
Maternal Diabetes Increases Risk Of Autism In Children: Study
Having diabetes during pregnancy could be associated to an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in the child such as autism, according to a study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal.
