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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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"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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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.
-
"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.
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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.
