In its letter to Modi, the IMA said it was gratifying to note that only 0.06 per cent of people who received both the doses of vaccine "got minimal" infection by coronavirus, and "very rarely" vaccinated people had a severe lung infection.
"Pregnancy doesn't increase the risk of acquiring SARS-COV-2 infection but appears to worsen the clinical course as compared to non-pregnant women'
The discrepancy in the size of the penis and the vagina may at times lead to the discomfort and pain during intercourse.
There is a greater risk of miscarriage and stillbirth in women who are older than 35 years, warns Dr Archana Dhawan Bajaj.
Men's exclusion from the reproductive debate contributes to gender inequalities, a study has revealed.
Dr Mahendra N Parikh changed the field of medicine in India, opening its scope to include thousands of women by bringing their health issues at the forefront.
Having a good sex life is not difficult. One needs to ensure to get the basics right - eat, sleep, exercise and communication.
Could the new Indian contraceptive method of a 'reversible vasectomy' be the answer for male birth control?
Indian women are increasingly finding themselves falling prey to this reproductory disorder -- here's what you need to know about polycystic ovary syndrome.
Are you concerned about your shape? Then you might be lacking confidence in relationships! Today's stressful work-life has also contributed towards a fall in energy and interest levels. But there are certain nutrients in food which can boost up your libido and gift you a fantasy-filled sex life
The supplementary nutrition programme and the Poshan Abhiyaan under the Women and Child Development Ministry has been merged to launch Mission Poshan 2.0 to strengthen nutritional content, delivery, outreach, and outcome, according to the Union Budget announced on Monday.
She faced off against former disciple-turned-defector Suvendu Adhikari in a very different contest. It's not land acquisition, but an ego clash that has acquired, tragically, communal overtones, explains Kanika Datta.
Women can now choose between freezing their eggs to opting for surrogacy and adoption.
A team at the University of Newcastle has treated male embryonic stem cells (ESCs) with a range of substances, which converted them first into germline stem cells and subsequently into spermatogonial stem cells.
Hardly anyone wears a mask and most brush off concerns over a pandemic. It is not just scepticism over the existence of the pandemic. A common refrain across villages is the fear of vaccines, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
If ignored, it could also lead to permanent kidney damage and other complications, says Dr Santosh Patil.
All the four accused persons, identified as Ajay, Gautam, Sumit and Jitu, have been arrested by the police, the spokesperson said.
Dr Reddy's Laboratories plans to brand its speciality drugs sold in the US. It will begin selling branded skin care products by year-end. The venture will be spearheaded by Promius Pharma, a wholly owned subsidiary of its US arm
It's indeed a hard habit to kick. But if you don't stop smoking right away, you might experience infertility.
Prof Sheynkin and his fellow researchers at the State University of New York came to the conclusion after studying 29 healthy young men, aged between 21 and 35, for two one-hour sessions in a climate-controlled room.
Just give a second thought before you perch the laptop computer on your lap -- it can affect your fertility. Researchers in the US have carried out a study and found that the heat generated by the laptops raises the risk of infertility in men who balance the machines on their lap, the 'WebMD' reported.
On a study conducted on 1,800 women at the Infertility and IVF Unit at the Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Rabin Medical Center, researchers led by Dr Haim Pinkas, found that a two-week intervention treatment using a standard low-dose birth control pill can help time egg harvesting -- making the In Vitro Fertilisation more convenient for doctor and patient.
We bust common misconceptions about oral contraceptives.
This is different from surrogacy where a woman carries a pregnancy for the benefit of the infertile couple. In embryo adoption, the child that the couple carries is the child that they will parent.
Once approved by Parliament, there will be a complete ban on commercial surrogacy, but altruistic surrogacy will be permitted for needy infertile couples under strict regulations.
Make sure to drink enough water. Do not hold urine.
A new study suggests that phthalates, a chemical used in products as diverse as cosmetics, toys, clingfilm and plastic bags, 'can disrupt the development of male babies' reproductive organs.'
Twenty-nine years after she became famous as Mumbai's first test tube baby, Harsha Chawda Shah is now herself a proud mother of a baby boy.
Neha Dhupia, Rani Mukherjee and Kareena Kapoor became parents after 30.
While the benefits offered by the new-generation products are alluring, choose a plan that offers features you may actually need in the future
Infertility clinic advertisements offering generous payments for donations of eggs and sperm are attracting many men and women in their twenties, the Asian Age newspaper said.
The ritual, at a temple in Tamil Nadu, involves a priest wearing nail-fixed footwear walking over recumbent women.
'Crony capitalism will gain due to these Acts.'
India saw 4.2 million foreign tourists till May mainly thanks to visitors from Bangladesh
Not everyone will achieve orgasm the first time they have sex, says Dr Anagha Karkhanis. Never fake one if you have not.
If it's not, Dr Muffazal Lakdawala lists the problems you can face.
Most women tend to prioritise their work and family over health, till the time their body starts giving up, says Luke Coutinho.
Staying immobile after sexual activity won't increase your chances of pregnancy, a new study has revealed.
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