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
Women are the first caregivers in this Ebola outbreak and the most at riskEastern Congo faces a rapid Ebola outbreak. Women are primary caregivers, increasing their infection risk. Many lack protective gear, forci...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
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...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM 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
'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
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
Not stocks. Doctor says his best investment is a avocado plant that he planted 4 years ago at a cost of Rs 250A homoeopathy doctor's success in growing over 100 avocados from a single sapling in his backyard has sparked interest in urban gardening. ...
26 May, 2026, 08.32 AM 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
Common sleeping position found to have dangerous health impact on body. Doctors explain how to sleep correctlyDoctors and sleep experts are warning that sleeping on the stomach may lead to chest pain, breathing issues, and poor spinal alignment. Med...
08 May, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar, who suffered IVF failures twice, reveals number one culprit behind infertility, urges followers to have a 'small test' doneShark Tank India judge Namita Thapar candidly shares her IVF experiences. She underwent two unsuccessful procedures, highlighting the emoti...
01 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Amend pregnancy termination law of rape survivors, says SCThe Supreme Court has asked the government to remove time limits for rape survivors to get abortions. This comes after a plea from AIIMS re...
01 May, 2026, 12.00 AM 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
No court can force minor to carry pregnancy against her will: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court has permitted a 15-year-old girl to medically end her over seven-month pregnancy. Justices emphasized a woman's reproduct...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.04 PM IST