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The baby was diagnosed with pygopagus parasiticus, a birth condition observed in one in a million pregnancies (Photo: AFP)

Wives of twin brothers give birth on same day

The brothers' wives had their due dates two weeks apart.

5 April 2018 8:55 PM IST

Postmenopausal women who had their last pregnancy after 35 had better verbal memory. (Photo: Pixabay)

Is biological clock in women a myth or reality?

In this era of increasing urbanisation and women embarking on careers, planning a family has taken a backseat

5 April 2018 8:08 PM IST

With the suggestions stirring up a debate, we ask experts if non-vegetarian food and sexual intercourse during pregnancy can cause harm to women.

Scientists discover 'protective' protein that could save babies from...

As foetus spends more time deprived of oxygen and nutrients, instead of growing in womb, its cells actually begin to...

4 April 2018 2:57 PM IST

The eczema was a including a history of eczema in the mother, smoking during pregnancy and infant gestational age, sex and breastfeeding duration. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds fitness before pregnancy reducing risk of gestational...

According to study, expectant mothers who were fitter before pregnancy, are at lower risk of developing gestational...

3 April 2018 8:55 AM IST

Foods like unpasteurised milk and soft cheese, raw sprouts,melon and deli meats contain Listeria which can cause problems during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Even a little increase in blood pressure before pregnancy tied to...

Study highlights importance of addressing high blood pressure among young women, both for cardiovascular and...

3 April 2018 8:27 AM IST

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Genital TB can impact fertility in women

Treatment should begin as soon as the condition is detected to prevent further complications.

1 April 2018 4:11 PM IST

Most pregnant women with the condition known as bicornuate uterus, carry one baby on one side.

Miracle birth: Mum with 2 wombs conceives in both at same time,...

The odds of the phenomenon are 500 million to one, with fewer than a hundred examples ever recorded worldwide.

31 July 2018 12:29 PM IST

Safety concerns may lead to poor adherence and discontinuation of asthma medications during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Multiple pregnancies make women's cells age faster

Cellular ageing was accelerated by between 0.5 and 2 years for each additional pregnancy.

26 July 2018 2:38 PM IST

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Biomarkers to prevent stillbirth detected

Focusing on chemicals within the body gives scientists a clearer view of the potential causes and reasons.

26 July 2018 12:10 PM IST

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Multiple pregnancies might make women's cells age faster

A new study's findings were reached by looking at two separate markers of cellular aging telomere length and epigenetic...

26 July 2018 11:58 AM IST

The baby was diagnosed with pygopagus parasiticus, a birth condition observed in one in a million pregnancies (Photo: AFP)

Hypogonadism - A lesser known cause of female infertility

Sex hormones also control the sex characteristics like breast development in women, testicular development in men, and...

22 July 2018 2:34 PM IST

Safety concerns may lead to poor adherence and discontinuation of asthma medications during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Shocking: You can get pregnant, while pregnant

Called superfetation, it is rare phenomenon where woman's egg is fertilised by sperm while another egg is already...

20 July 2018 3:42 PM IST