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They are at greater risk of infant mortality, ADHD, asthma, lower test scores, lower schooling attainment and lower lifetime earnings. (Photo: Pixabay)

Babies born near industrial sites may face health problems

Infants born to mothers within three kilometres of a industrial site may be at an increased risk of asthma and early...

17 Dec 2017 1:08 PM IST

The risk of giving birth to a child with a congenital heart defect was elevated by eight per cent. (Photo: Pixabay)

High blood sugar in pregnancy ups heart risk in babies: study

Infants with genetic diseases, born from multiple pregnancies and those whose mothers had extremely low or high BMI were...

16 Dec 2017 3:02 PM IST

The woman had earlier appealed to the government to grant her permission to terminate the pregnancy when it was 17 weeks. (Representational Image)

Eat right when you're expecting

Folate is important before conception and during your first few weeks of pregnancy.

16 Dec 2017 1:07 AM IST

Kareena Kapoor Khan also juggled gym sessions, bonding time with baby Taimur Ali Khan, and the shoot for her upcoming film Veere Di Wedding, just a couple of months after she gave birth.

Managing the balancing act

Tennis star Serena Williams' pregnancy has been much talked about, first when she won the Australian Open while still...

26 Dec 2017 12:09 AM IST

A doctor performing an abortion in such a case could face a fourth-degree felony charge and physicians could lose their licenses. (Photo: Pixabay)

New Ohio law bans Down Syndrome abortions

The law has been introduced in a bid to promote the lives of people with Down syndrome as lives worth living.

25 Dec 2017 12:40 PM IST

Pornography instilled unrealistic beliefs and expectations in relation to female orgasm and male sexual performance (Photo: Pixabay)

Google search for sex trends most during Yuletide

Analysis shows there is significantly greater frequency of the word 'sex' or other sexual terms appearing in web...

25 Dec 2017 12:24 PM IST

Going on a low carb diet will increase your fertility. (Photo: Pixabay)

Go 'low carb' to increase fertility chances

Not many know that certain foods and diet changes can increase your chances of conceiving a baby.

24 Dec 2017 1:10 PM IST

Folic acid, a type of B Vitamin, is widely used to prevent neural tube defects in the foetus. (Photo: Pixabay)

Folic acid supplements ups allergy risk in babies

You may want to avoid taking folic acid supplements during late pregnancy if you do not want your baby to be at risk, a...

24 Dec 2017 8:00 AM IST

The findings could help further understand the onset of labour. (Photo: Pixabay)

A 'bitter' way to stop unwanted preterm labour contractions

Researchers also discover how it can impact early deliveries.

12 Jun 2017 8:51 AM IST

The study also indicates some increase in risk cannot be ruled out for daily doses lower than 900 mg. (Pixabay)

Risk of heart defect in babies of women on lithium is less than...

The study also indicates some increase in risk cannot be ruled out for daily doses lower than 900 mg.

8 Jun 2017 12:23 PM IST

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Daily Aspirin dose cuts pre-eclampsia risk in pregnant women by 82%

The WHO has already recommended low-dose aspirin for the prevention of pre-eclampsia.

30 Jun 2017 9:32 AM IST

When parents stare at their phones and fail to respond to their kids, their children quickly learn how to get the attention they crave. (Representational Image)

Pregnant women should avoid using cellphones: study

The children of mothers who never used cell phones while pregnant had a lower risk of behavioral and emotional problems.

19 April 2017 10:11 AM IST