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...
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'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of AfricaMothers in the Central African Republic face dire circumstances. Moreover, aid cuts have closed vital health services, forcing women to giv...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.58 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
‘I isolated myself, gained 45 kilos’: How IAS officer Pari Bishnoi transformed her life and cracked India's toughest exam UPSC with AIR 30IAS officer Pari Bishnoi, who achieved AIR 30 in UPSC, shared her journey of overcoming stress eating and gaining 45 kilos after failing he...
19 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Princess Diana: “If men had to have babies, they would only ever have one each” – Inspiring quote on motherhood, women’s strength and the unseen courage required at every stage of pregnancy by the People's Princess known for her HIV awareness efforts and humanitarian workQuote of the Day by Princess Diana: Princess Diana’s powerful quote reflects on the realities of motherhood and the strength of women. It h...
15 May, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Karoline Leavitt welcomes baby girl Viviana: White House maternity leave plans and possible guest briefers revealedKaroline Leavitt shared happy family news after welcoming her second child. The White House press secretary also spoke about family life, s...
07 May, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
New Zealand eases health insurance rules for Peak Seasonal Visa from April 19New Zealand is easing health insurance rules for the Peak Seasonal Visa starting April 19, 2026. This change aims to simplify compliance fo...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
Drishyam star Ishita Dutta reveals how she lost 15 kg in less than 2 months: ‘There’s no magic, no secret…’Actress Ishita Dutta revealed her significant weight loss post-pregnancy was not a planned effort but a consequence of severe health compli...
07 Feb, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
How WhatsApp helped Chennai couple welcome their 3rd child with no medical assistanceA couple in Chennai has come under investigation after delivering their baby at home based on guidance from a WhatsApp group called "Home B...
24 Nov, 2024, 08.57 AM IST
Top 8 Must-Read Pregnancy Books for Expecting Parents in 2024If you want to gain comprehensive insights into pregnancy, explore the best pregnancy books authored by leading experts. These renowned boo...
02 Sep, 2024, 10.33 AM IST
Research finds connection between autoimmune diseases & pregnancy related depression in womenWomen with autoimmune conditions may have a higher likelihood of experiencing perinatal depression, while those with a history of pregnancy...
09 Jan, 2024, 04.32 PM IST
Study finds at least 40 mn women have long-term health problems after childbirth annuallySymptoms such as pain during sexual intercourse (dyspareunia), low back pain, involuntary urination, anxiety, depression, and perineal pain...
09 Dec, 2023, 10.00 PM IST
National Safe Motherhood Day 2023: See the history, importance and quotesIndia observes National Safe Motherhood Day on April 11 each year to promote maternal health and reduce maternal mortality rates in the cou...
11 Apr, 2023, 02.00 PM IST
From France to India, postpartum care is a balance of local traditions and modern scienceA mother carries her baby for 9 months while she goes through a drastic change mentally and physically. But the pain and stress don't stop ...
07 May, 2022, 10.26 PM IST
US funding cut to UNFPA may have devastating effects: UN chiefRefuting this claim, the UNFPA said all of its work promotes the human rights of individuals and couples to make their own decisions, free ...
05 Apr, 2017, 11.03 AM IST
Health check: Suicide is a leading cause of death among women below 60The UN observes May 28 as the 'International Day of Action for Women's Health'. Did you know that women are more prone to anxiety & depress...
27 May, 2016, 03.09 PM IST
- UN secures $40 bn for global health drive
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday announced a 40-billion-dollar drive to improve the health of women and children.
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