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Your most common pregnancy queries answered
Pregnancy is a particularly trying time when a million questions haunt a pregnant woman’s mind. To add to this, there are so many misconceptions surrounding it, especially in our country. Sonali...
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The ‘Baby on Board’ workshop for mums-to-be
Becoming a mother is one of the most magnificent experiences in the world. The nine-month wait for something so special is indeed a wondrous time. For many, the first time is always an experience...
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Study reveals women from Delhi are at a higher risk of suffering from heart...
According to a survey report, more than 68 percent of women above 35 years of age in Delhi are at a higher risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The three-year-long survey known as Saffola Life, which...
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The most comprehensive guide to first trimester dos and don’ts you’ll ever need!
Pregnancy is a normal phase of life. Yet, the moment your pregnancy is confirmed a million questions haunt your mind – what to eat and what to avoid, should I exercise or not, will my medicines affect...
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Why women need folic acid during pregnancy
If you are pregnant or are planning to conceive, you must have heard your doctor or well-wishers tell you that you need to increase your folic acid intake. Ever asked why? Well, we did – and here are...
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Why does the Apple’s iPhone 6 HealthKit not have a menstrual period tracker?
The Apple iPhone 6 HealthKit was supposed to be the next big thing in healthcare. Earlier in June, before the launch of iPhone 6, the Apple’s website promised to have covered all health factors...
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PCOS – a rising concern among women of reproductive age
A recent study has pointed out the PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome affects 1 out of every 4 women worldwide. In India, nearly 40% of women in their reproductive age could be affected by the same....
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Mobile health unit launched to improve women’s healthcare
In an attempt to bridge the widening gap between rural and urban healthcare for women, a free mobile healthcare unit (MHU) was launched in the national capital on Saturday. Amidst the presence of a...
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World Heart Day 2014: Why women are at a greater risk of heart disease than men
29th September is World Heart Day. There is a wide misconception that heart attacks occur mostly in males, but statistics and research suggests otherwise. According to Women’s Heart Foundation, 8.6...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Shocking facts about breast cancer in India
October is the breast cancer awareness month, which calls for increasing awareness about the disease. Observed all over the world, the campaign will this year focuses on making people aware about...
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Kate Moss poses in lingerie for the cause
Supermodel Kate Moss flaunted her perfect body in a skimpy lingerie to raise money for breast screening centre. Moss shows off the new Stella McCartney range in the photographs, reports mirror.co.uk. A...
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Stressed women are prone to Alzheimer’s says study
Are too stressed out most of the times? It could trigger a number of conditions including Alzeimer’s. New research says anxious, easily-stressed women are more prone to developing Alzheimer’s later in...
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Eat banana to reduce risk of stroke, death after menopause
A new study has found that post-menopausal women who consume potassium-rich foods like banana face lesser risk of stroke and death. Senior author Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, Ph.D., from Albert Einstein...
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Priority should be women and child health: NHRC
There are a large number of problems in India associated with women and child health, so their healthcare should be a priority for the government, the NHRC’s chairperson said on Tuesday. ‘A large...
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Revealed — vaginal, clitoral orgasms not real
Women’s sexual life has always been tied to words like G-spot, clitoral and vaginal orgasms. But now a study says, these words have no reality at all. Earlier, it was believed that the key to female...
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Women over 40 most affected by osteoarthritis
Women over the age of 40 are most affected by osteoarthritis and this is corroborated by the fact that they form 60 percent of the patients that undergo total knee replacement, an expert said Thursday....
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Drinking milk can delay knee problem in women
Women who frequently consume fat-free or low-fat milk may delay the progression of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, research indicates. The findings showed that women who ate cheese saw an increase in...
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Low iron-intake in mothers linked to five-fold increased risk of autism in...
A recent study has proved that low iron intake increases the risk of autism in children by five-fold if the mother is 35 or older during pregnancy or she suffers from any metabolic disorders like...
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Ladies eat soy — it’ll protect your heart for life!
Do you eat soy products daily? Do not exclude them from your diet, especially if you are a woman, for a healthy heart. The key, however, is to begin eating soy early in life. According to new research,...
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How to identify abnormal vaginal discharge? (Query)
I am a 29-year old married female and very conscious about my health. I strictly follow personal hygiene and sanitation practices. Since the last few days I’m experiencing white, foul-smelling vaginal...
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