A Uk study has found that folic acid supplements taken prior to pregnancy slash risks of a premature birth.
Eating a variety of healthy foods -- fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds -- is an easy way to increase your folate intake, says Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.
Over the past year, the sale of injectable GLP-1 agonists (used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity) such as Mounjaro, Wegovy and Ozempic have surged a whopping 218 per cent.
Like we strive to keep our heart young or our lungs young, we should make sure our brain is youthful. You can give your brain a better future by keeping your mind active and alert by including brain-nourishing foods in your daily meals, states WebMD.
Did you know that garlic reduces the chance of miscarriage in women?
It's a great friend to expecting mothers and their babies, explains Ranjana Sharma.
Here is the list of pregnancy foods packed with plenty of nutrients for mommy-to-be and baby.
It is not just taste, chutneys can act as a detox agent and soothe your tummy too!
It is not just Nestle India which has violated the regulatory and manufacturing standards leading to recall of its products.
It is important to visit an obstetrician as soon as you miss your first period after intercourse, suggests Dr Danny Laliwalla.
Here's how to refill the loss of important nutrients when you can't eat them.
Intake of nutrient-rich foods is crucial.
Stress is one of the leading causes of premature greying, warns Dr Monica Chahar.
Eggs top the list of best fertility super-foods because they are loaded with minerals, vitamins and all the necessary nutrients needed for a healthy body.
Cheese increases the pH scale in your mouth and effectively prevents tooth decay.
This would be India's largest crowd-funded programme to help patients with a particular disease.
From a flat stomach to a flawless skin, from a sharp brain to eyesight, from strong joints to strong memory, hyper local fruits play a role in everything, said Rujuta Diwekar.
On the heels of the National Family Health Survey-5 (NFHS-5), which revealed new demographic trajectories including the replacement level of fertility, the government will, on Monday, unveil extensive economic data related to health and the broader economy. New data will relate to per capita spending on health and proportions of the GDP to health spending. Health ministry sources said the NFHS-5 marked some areas for celebration but also some markers that should cause concern.
If you are considering pregnancy, it is advisable to meet with a healthcare provider to discuss your overall health, any pre-existing conditions, and any steps you can take to optimise your health before conceiving, advises Dr Kiran Coelho.
Dr Aruna Kalra tells you why you must include almonds, grains and veggies in your diet.
Obesity in women triples infertility risks; shedding just 5 per cent of body weight can aid fertility. In men, obesity disrupts hormones crucial for sperm count and mobility, contributing to a third of male-related infertility, points out gynaecologist Dr Divya Vora.
As the mid-day meal school tragedy in Bihar fuelled food safety concerns, more cases of children falling ill after consuming free food or contaminated water have come to light from Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Delhi and Maharasthra.
Gynecologist Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj tells you how to have a safe and healthy pregnancy in your 30s.
'Keep your mind at rest and lead a healthy lifestyle.' 'Adopt a good dietary pattern with low carbohydrates, low fat and high protein foods, including a lot of vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc.' 'Drink plenty of water and sleep well.'
This summer replace that extra mango with a musk melon and see the healthy magic it creates.
Always boil water or at least filter it before drinking to avoid all possible water borne diseases.
Having sex every other day may be optimum, says Dr Raghuveer Karne. Prolonged abstinence can increase the number of dead sperm.
Did you know that wearing tight ponytails can irritate your scalp and cause hair to fall?
A probe finds several pharma majors in breach of the law; and in turn they blame the government.
Modi government's health ministry is good at making new claims but there is no visible sign of any new programme being initiated, finds out Manoj K.
Here are seven health problems that moms must take note of.
Skin glow is always associated with a good and healthy lifestyle, says medical cosmetologist Jamuna Pai.
Did you know that mushrooms can help control your sugar level?
'I am here to look after people's needs.' 'I am not bothered about who is a Maoist or who is not.'