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Pregnancy and the postpartum period are phases of life when a woman’s body undergoes remarkable changes to support both her own health and the growth and development of her baby. While macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are essential, it is the micronutrients, vitamins and minerals in small but powerful quantities that play a decisive role in ensuring a safe …

Pregnancy is as much a journey of self-discovery as it is about preparing to welcome a little one. It brings excitement, anticipation, and joy but also new physical and emotional challenges. In these months, small essentials can make all the difference by bringing comfort, confidence, and care to expectant mothers. Here are five products that deserve a place in every …

A steady hand that once held a child, a confident stride that once led the family, when Parkinson’s takes these away, it is not just the patient who suffers. Families watch as tremors, stiffness, and slowness creep into daily life, making even simple tasks feel heavy. As a caregiver, you may have seen a loved one struggle with shaky hands …

India’s aviation sector has entered a decisive phase of growth. In FY 2024–25, airports across the country handled 412 million passengers, placing India firmly as the third-largest aviation market in the world, after the U.S. and China. Initiatives such as UDAN are deepening the country’s connectivity by linking Tier-II and Tier-III cities with major gateways. This growth is not only …

City lights, traffic, and a brisk caffeine-fueled pace — city life has lot going for it. But recently, scientists have been asking a blunt question: could living in towns and megacities be quietly nudging up our risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias? The short answer: maybe — and not because cities are inherently bad, but because several urban exposures stack …

Everyday movements, like climbing stairs or squatting, are often accompanied by a nagging stiffness that many brushes off as ageing. But such persistent joint discomfort is not something to ignore. In India, where daily routines often involve activities like squatting during household chores or prolonged standing in bustling markets, joint pain has become a common concern affecting people across age …

4 out of 10 women aged 25-37 will have problems such as vaginal dryness. Experts advise women to seek timely attention, as sexual dysfunction caused by hormonal changes, pregnancy, menopause, diabetes, stress, obesity, and pelvic surgeries remains underreported due to stigma and lack of awareness Pune: Nearly 40% of women experience some form of sexual dysfunction in their lifetime, yet many …

As India faces a surge in lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart problems, health experts say that a vegan diet, which is built around dals, beans, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds, and which excludes meat, eggs and dairy can help manage weight, keep blood sugar steady, and reduce cholesterol. The Indian Council of Medical …

Dr. Sandeep Vohra, Renowned Psychiatrist and Founder of NWNT Ai: “Every year, more than 720,000 people die by suicide worldwide—making it the third leading cause of death among 15- to 29-year-olds. Nearly three-quarters of these tragedies occur in low- and middle-income countries like India. In 2022 alone, India lost 171,000 lives to suicide, with almost half of the youth suicides …

The air we breathe keeps us alive, but when filled with smoke, it quietly harms our health. Inside homes and public spaces, tobacco smoke becomes an invisible danger, affecting not just smokers, but everyone around them. Most people associate smoking with direct harm to the smoker, but few realize that the danger does not end there. The smoke released from …