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Cloudnine's 25% stake sale attracts top global PE firmsLeading global private equity firms are in the running to acquire a substantial minority stake in Cloudnine, India's premier maternity and ...
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 ...
The gut-brain bombshell: How bacteria in babies may hold the key to preventing Autism, ADHDNew research reveals a significant link between a baby's early gut bacteria and future brain health, potentially influencing the risk of co...
Market will be volatile, look for an alternative solution: 5 large-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 30%A fall in crude oil prices can trigger a relief rally, which in fact it did in early trade on Thursday. But there is another reality as wel...
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...
New labour code: Can higher gratuity and social security costs under Social Security Code, 2020 be offset by employers by salary restructuring ?The recent notification of the Social Security (Central) Rules, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020 marks a significant shift in I...
India's protein boom: Growth, risks & need for sustainable sourcingIndia's appetite for protein is on the rise, opening doors for food enterprises seeking growth. However, this expansion is not without chal...
Climate stress affecting India's economy, aggravating health risks: ReportThe year 2021 was marked by severe heat exposure in India, leading to alarming economic ramifications. An estimated 160 billion labor hours...
Hair loss drug minoxidil flagged for infant exposure and eye-related side effectsA global safety analysis reveals minoxidil's link to infant hair growth and eye problems. Over 45 infant cases of excessive hair growth wer...
What if your baby’s organs are filled with plastic? New research reveals disturbing truthRecent studies reveal that microplastics can transfer from pregnant mothers to their unborn children, infiltrating crucial organs and poten...
Dim bedroom lights 3 hours before sleep. Study says it can reduce risk of gestational diabetesPregnant women must also reduce screen time.
Pregnant, postpartum women more severely affected during second Covid wave than first: ICMR studyThe Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday said cases related to pregnant and postpartum women during the first wave (April...
India ranks 77th on sustainability, 131st in child flourishing index rankings: UN reportThe report was released on Wednesday by a commission of over 40 child and adolescent health experts from around the world. It was commissio...
Jammu & Kashmir Bank had 'no direct exposure' to Nirav Modi group companiesBank says it was not affected by the fraudulent LoUs issued by PNB; Additional exposure was avoided following a consolidation drive, some 1...
- Paracetamol in pregnancy may delay daughters' language skills
New York, Jan 10 (IANS) Women who consume acetaminophen -- also known as paracetamol and widely used to reduce a high fever or relieve pain...
- Depression during pregnancy affects mental health of children
London, Oct 1 (IANS) Depression during pregnancy increases the risk of behavioural and emotional problems in children, suggests a new findi...
Moms-to-be are now wearing radiation-proof garments. But are they effective?Anti-radiation maternity wear has been big business in China for two decades, & now, some moms in the US & UK too are opting for it.
In a first, Accenture extends maternity leave benefits to five months of paid leaveNew policy in place from May 1; employees who require additional time off may take unpaid leave for a further 12 weeks.
Stressed parents can make kids obese: StudyThe study suggests there is a relationship between long-term exposure to three specific types of family stressors and children becoming obe...
India ranks with Africa on nutrition; 50% children underfedThe data shows that almost half of Indian children are underweight and stunted, and more than 70% of women and kids have serious nutritiona...