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45 Degrees And Rising: The Hidden Toll Of Heat On Pregnancy And Newborn Health In India
India is no stranger to scorching records. In recent years, multiple regions have ranked among the hottest on the planet, and 2026 has already brought intense heatwaves.
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Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Risks And When You Must See A Doctor
Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge in women. Experts explain its symptoms, risks, and why timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reproductive health.
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India Is Building Homegrown AI Tools To Predict Preterm Births Early
The initiative has also established a national biorepository and the GARBH-INi-DRISHTI data-sharing platform, enabling wider access for the research community and contributing to global scientific publications.
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Could Weight-Loss Drugs Trigger Early Births In Women With Pre-Existing Diabetes? Study Raises Concerns
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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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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Cold Conditions, Pollution Increase Preterm Births Risk, Warn Doctors
Exposure to extreme cold conditions coupled with pollution increases the risk of preterm births and a rise in blood pressure in expectant mothers, doctors have warned.
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Infant Loses 5 Fingers, Chennai Hospital Ordered To Pay Compensation
The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a hospital and a doctor, here, to provide compensation of Rs 23.65 lakh spent on treatment, besides Rs 10 lakh for pain and suffering caused.
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Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Dangerous For Fetus, New Study Reveals
Using marijuana during pregnancy can increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight, poor fetal development and even infant death, a new study has warned.
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Stress During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Brain Before Birth, Says Study; Follow These Tips To Manage Stress
High stress levels in pregnancy may contribute to several issues such as high blood pressure, which may increase the chance of preterm labor or low birth weight.
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Microplastics In Placentas Leading To Premature Births, Study Finds
The researchers analysed 100 placentas from full-term births (37.2 weeks, on average) and 75 from preterm births (34 weeks) for the study.
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Does Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency Affect Health Of Newborns?
Maternal Health: This article explores how vitamin D deficiency in mothers can impact their babies and why addressing it is vital.
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Study Reveals Increased Risk Of Pregnancy Complications Due To Pollution
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to higher inflammation levels among pregnant women, which can potentially result in adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and preterm birth, according to a study.
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Longer, Intense Heatwaves Linked With Rise In Premature Births: Study
The researchers found that over the 25-year period, preterm births increased by 2 per cent, while early-term births increased by 1 per cent.
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Vitamin D Supplements During Pregnancy: Understanding The Importance
According to the World Health Organisation, vitamin D deficiency is quite common among pregnant women and is associated with a higher risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, and other tissue-specific conditions.
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Covid Led To Rise In Premature Births, Vaccines Helped Lower Them: Study
COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, researchers have found analysing birth records in California, US.
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45 Degrees And Rising: The Hidden Toll Of Heat On Pregnancy And Newborn Health In India
India is no stranger to scorching records. In recent years, multiple regions have ranked among the hottest on the planet, and 2026 has already brought intense heatwaves.
-
Bacterial Vaginosis: Symptoms, Risks And When You Must See A Doctor
Bacterial vaginosis is a common cause of unusual vaginal discharge in women. Experts explain its symptoms, risks, and why timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial for reproductive health.
-
India Is Building Homegrown AI Tools To Predict Preterm Births Early
The initiative has also established a national biorepository and the GARBH-INi-DRISHTI data-sharing platform, enabling wider access for the research community and contributing to global scientific publications.
-
Could Weight-Loss Drugs Trigger Early Births In Women With Pre-Existing Diabetes? Study Raises Concerns
The research analysed data from more than 750,000 pregnancies, making it one of the largest studies to examine this issue so far.
-
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.
-
Cold Conditions, Pollution Increase Preterm Births Risk, Warn Doctors
Exposure to extreme cold conditions coupled with pollution increases the risk of preterm births and a rise in blood pressure in expectant mothers, doctors have warned.
-
Infant Loses 5 Fingers, Chennai Hospital Ordered To Pay Compensation
The Chennai North District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a hospital and a doctor, here, to provide compensation of Rs 23.65 lakh spent on treatment, besides Rs 10 lakh for pain and suffering caused.
-
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Dangerous For Fetus, New Study Reveals
Using marijuana during pregnancy can increase the odds of preterm birth, low birth weight, poor fetal development and even infant death, a new study has warned.
-
Stress During Pregnancy Affects Baby's Brain Before Birth, Says Study; Follow These Tips To Manage Stress
High stress levels in pregnancy may contribute to several issues such as high blood pressure, which may increase the chance of preterm labor or low birth weight.
-
Microplastics In Placentas Leading To Premature Births, Study Finds
The researchers analysed 100 placentas from full-term births (37.2 weeks, on average) and 75 from preterm births (34 weeks) for the study.
-
Does Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency Affect Health Of Newborns?
Maternal Health: This article explores how vitamin D deficiency in mothers can impact their babies and why addressing it is vital.
-
Study Reveals Increased Risk Of Pregnancy Complications Due To Pollution
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to higher inflammation levels among pregnant women, which can potentially result in adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and preterm birth, according to a study.
-
Longer, Intense Heatwaves Linked With Rise In Premature Births: Study
The researchers found that over the 25-year period, preterm births increased by 2 per cent, while early-term births increased by 1 per cent.
-
Vitamin D Supplements During Pregnancy: Understanding The Importance
According to the World Health Organisation, vitamin D deficiency is quite common among pregnant women and is associated with a higher risk of pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, preterm birth, and other tissue-specific conditions.
-
Covid Led To Rise In Premature Births, Vaccines Helped Lower Them: Study
COVID-19 caused an alarming surge in premature births, but vaccines were key to returning the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels, researchers have found analysing birth records in California, US.
