In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
AIIMS study shows how air pollution can damage placenta, restrict fetal growth and change babies before they are bornA new study reveals that air pollution significantly damages the placenta, restricting fetal growth and increasing pregnancy complications ...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Is India winning the wrong battle on infant mortality?India's infant mortality rate has significantly dropped to 24 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024. This progress is largely due to a surge...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
India makes significant progress in reducing maternal mortality decline, on course to meet SDG targetIndia's maternal health has seen a remarkable transformation, with maternal deaths having fallen significantly, a global achievement. This ...
29 May, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
Punjab records 5,300 high-risk C-section deliveries under Sehat YojanaPunjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has provided vital healthcare for over 7,300 mothers and newborns. The scheme covered 5,300 high-risk cae...
27 May, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
The ticking price tag: What delaying parenthood really costs you financially and biologicallyA growing number of couples are choosing to delay parenthood in pursuit of career milestones, financial stability, and personal goals. But ...
20 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
PCOS now PMOS: Health condition that affects every eighth woman renamed after 14 years of misunderstandingPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its systemic impact bey...
13 May, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Newly discovered mysterious cell helps in birth, but dies soon after; suggests that cannabis signals may influence how the placenta first connects to the wombScientists at UCSF have discovered a new human cell, DSC4, found only in the initial weeks of pregnancy. This cell might control how the pl...
12 May, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Prediction markets say they're different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it's all the sameThe soccer coach had blocked himself from sportsbooks by the time he found prediction markets.
30 Apr, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Pregnant woman quits job after doctor orders bed rest, but boss demands notice period in office. Husband asks 'Is this legal?'A Reddit post has sparked debate after a man shared that his pregnant wife, expecting twins, resigned from her job on medical advice for co...
29 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Infanticide case at Foxconn exposes workplace welfare gaps, spurs calls for reformsA tragic infanticide at Foxconn's Devanahalli unit highlights critical gaps in mental health awareness, workplace support, and reproductive...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Let science, not age caps, guide IVFThe Bombay High Court has made a landmark ruling, permitting two women past the age of 50 to assess their eligibility for IVF procedures, t...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Artificial intelligence for the win: New AI tool can predict gestational diabetes risk before pregnancyGestational diabetes is characterised by high blood sugar levels which occur during pregnancy in women
16 Jan, 2020, 06.04 PM IST
Planning to start a family later in life? Bad lifestyle habits can lead to high-risk pregnancyIn recent years, the number of high-risk pregnancies have gone up, almost by 15-20%.
03 Jul, 2018, 12.03 PM IST
High BP during pregnancy may increase hypertension risk laterHypertension is a long-term medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.
19 Aug, 2017, 05.53 PM IST