News for 'infertility'

Why men are missing from fertility debates

Why men are missing from fertility debates

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Men's exclusion from the reproductive debate contributes to gender inequalities, a study has revealed.

Now, a new form of birth control for MEN

Now, a new form of birth control for MEN

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Could the new Indian contraceptive method of a 'reversible vasectomy' be the answer for male birth control?

10 years later, Mamata discovers different Nandigram

10 years later, Mamata discovers different Nandigram

Rediff.com2 May 2021

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.

Budget: Mission Poshan 2.0 to improve nutritional outcomes

Budget: Mission Poshan 2.0 to improve nutritional outcomes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

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.

10 most important nutrients to boost libido

10 most important nutrients to boost libido

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

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

Why young Indian couples have trouble conceiving

Why young Indian couples have trouble conceiving

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Indian women are increasingly finding themselves falling prey to this reproductory disorder -- here's what you need to know about polycystic ovary syndrome.

Despite multiple Covid deaths, UP villages in denial

Despite multiple Covid deaths, UP villages in denial

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

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.

Want to delay your pregnancy? Here's what you can do

Want to delay your pregnancy? Here's what you can do

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Women can now choose between freezing their eggs to opting for surrogacy and adoption.

What are uterine fibroids? 10 warning signs

What are uterine fibroids? 10 warning signs

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

If ignored, it could also lead to permanent kidney damage and other complications, says Dr Santosh Patil.

Sports Shorts: Brazil's Souza gets life ban for match-fixing

Sports Shorts: Brazil's Souza gets life ban for match-fixing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Human sperm created, claim scientists

Human sperm created, claim scientists

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

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.

4 Shiv Sainiks arrested for disrupting play by Pak artists in Gurgaon

4 Shiv Sainiks arrested for disrupting play by Pak artists in Gurgaon

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

All the four accused persons, identified as Ajay, Gautam, Sumit and Jitu, have been arrested by the police, the spokesperson said.

Dr Reddy's plans to brand US speciality drugs

Dr Reddy's plans to brand US speciality drugs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

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

Quit smoking. Your sperm is at risk!

Quit smoking. Your sperm is at risk!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

It's indeed a hard habit to kick. But if you don't stop smoking right away, you might experience infertility.

Men beware! Laptops may affect fertility

Men beware! Laptops may affect fertility

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

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.

Laptops 'may affect male fertility'

Laptops 'may affect male fertility'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

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.

The pill can also help women conceive

The pill can also help women conceive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

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.

Top 9 myths about birth control pills

Top 9 myths about birth control pills

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

We bust common misconceptions about oral contraceptives.

How to protect yourself from urinary tract infection

How to protect yourself from urinary tract infection

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Make sure to drink enough water. Do not hold urine.

Bill to ban commercial surrogacy introduced in LS

Bill to ban commercial surrogacy introduced in LS

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

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.

India is hot ground for embryo adoption

India is hot ground for embryo adoption

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

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.

'Plastics harm unborn boys'

'Plastics harm unborn boys'

Rediff.com27 May 2005

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.'

Mumbai's 1st test tube baby delivers baby boy

Mumbai's 1st test tube baby delivers baby boy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

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.

'If you want to catch a rat, you can't burn the house'

'If you want to catch a rat, you can't burn the house'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

'Crony capitalism will gain due to these Acts.'

Single father gets surrogate child

Single father gets surrogate child

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Celebs who became mums after 30

Celebs who became mums after 30

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Neha Dhupia, Rani Mukherjee and Kareena Kapoor became parents after 30.

Are some of the new features in your health plan worth paying for?

Are some of the new features in your health plan worth paying for?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

While the benefits offered by the new-generation products are alluring, choose a plan that offers features you may actually need in the future

'Mumbai-ites donating eggs, sperm for money'

'Mumbai-ites donating eggs, sperm for money'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2004

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.

Temple ritual evokes protests in Tamil Nadu

Temple ritual evokes protests in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com5 Mar 2003

The ritual, at a temple in Tamil Nadu, involves a priest wearing nail-fixed footwear walking over recumbent women.

It's confirmed! India IS a mega tourist destination

It's confirmed! India IS a mega tourist destination

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

India saw 4.2 million foreign tourists till May mainly thanks to visitors from Bangladesh

First time sex? Don't fake an orgasm

First time sex? Don't fake an orgasm

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Not everyone will achieve orgasm the first time they have sex, says Dr Anagha Karkhanis. Never fake one if you have not.

Is your gut healthy?

Is your gut healthy?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

If it's not, Dr Muffazal Lakdawala lists the problems you can face.

The BIGGEST mistake working women make

The BIGGEST mistake working women make

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Most women tend to prioritise their work and family over health, till the time their body starts giving up, says Luke Coutinho.

How to lead a stress-free life

How to lead a stress-free life

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Dr Manorma Bhutani, director at Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Fortis La Femme explains how women can lead a healthy life.

Lying still after sex won't help you conceive

Lying still after sex won't help you conceive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Staying immobile after sexual activity won't increase your chances of pregnancy, a new study has revealed.

Why Rahul Gandhi lost Amethi

Why Rahul Gandhi lost Amethi

Rediff.com25 May 2019

Lack of organisational network and a strong disconnect with the rural population led to the Congress president's defeat in what until now had been described as a party stronghold.

Shiv Sena disrupts play by Pakistani actors in Gurgaon

Shiv Sena disrupts play by Pakistani actors in Gurgaon

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Shiv Sainiks climbed atop the stage at an open air theatre and shouted slogans like 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Pakistan Murdabad' and disrupted the show for about 5-10 minutes.

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Joji: The Mundane Disarranged by a Heart of Darkness

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

With Joji, Dileesh Pothan has found a way, once more, to use everything he has learnt to further push the boundaries of his art, observes Sreehari Nair.

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Consuming alcohol during pregnancy can majorly impact your baby's overall development. Children with foetal alcohol syndrome may have problems with their vision, hearing, memory, attention span, warns Dr Anagha Karkhanis.

Worried about a ticking biological clock? Read this!

Worried about a ticking biological clock? Read this!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Is it a myth that delivering a baby in your late 30s can be a tedious task?