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Towards a dialogue on adolescent sexuality
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (366+ words) Updated - June 01, 2026 12: 22 am IST "Empirical studies on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 in India have repeatedly shown that nearly 10-15% of all cases before the POCSO special courts involve de-facto consensual relationships, and there is nothing to suggest…...
Only 15. 3% children aged 6-23 months receive adequate diet: NFHS-6
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (520+ words) Published - May 30, 2026 07: 48 pm IST - New Delhi The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) data has revealed a worrying trend in child nutrition, with a substantial proportion of children aged 6-23 months still not getting an adequate diet despite some improvement witnessed…...
Baby may be out, but risks might remain: what mothers should know about postpartum preeclampsia
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (217+ words) The common belief is that after the birth of the child and the expulsion of the placenta, complications related to pregnancy such as high blood pressure are gone. This belief leads to drastic drop in medical vigilance during the recovery…...
Telangana records highest C-section rate in India; nearly 6 in 10 babies delivered through surgery
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (19+ words) Telangana leads India with the highest C-section rate, with 62. 2% of births delivered surgically, according to NFHS-6....
For pregnant women in Chennai's tenements, summer offers no escape
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1259+ words) In the single-room apartment she shares with her family, the heat settles into the walls and lingers long after sunset. Sweat leaves rashes and pale patches across her hands and face. Doctors at the PHC tell her she is anaemic…...
T. N. s maternal healthcare indicators have improved in post-COVID-19 period, finds IIT-M study
1+ week, 3+ day ago (170+ words) The Hindu Published - May 21, 2026 08: 15 pm IST - CHENNAI A study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) has found that Tamil Nadus emergency medical services and maternal healthcare system has showed significant improvement in the post-COVID-19 period, with reductions…...
Thyroid disorders emerging as hidden factor behind infertility among urban women, warn Bengaluru specialists
1+ week, 3+ day ago (524+ words) Updated - May 21, 2026 10: 19 pm IST - Bengaluru A growing number of urban women struggling with infertility, irregular menstrual cycles, failed conception attempts, and recurrent miscarriages may be, witout being aware, suffering from thyroid disorders, fertility specialists in Bengaluru have warned. Doctors said…...
Congratulations, it's a girl
1+ week, 6+ day ago (234+ words) Updated - May 18, 2026 02: 36 pm IST At his concert in Chicago last week, musician Diljit Dosanjh did a gender reveal for a couple. "Mubarak ho, tuhade ghar Lakshmi aa rahi hai. Congratulations, it's a girl," he had said. The crowd cheered; the…...
Hypertension during pregnancy remains major maternal health risk, experts say
2+ week, 13+ hour ago (338+ words) Jaishree Gajaraj, head of Varam and senior consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, MGM Healthcare, said hypertension secondary to kidney disease is also seen in younger women, while pregnancy-induced hypertension remains the most commonly encountered form. Dr. Gajaraj said gestational diabetes…...
What the AMH test tells you about your fertility and what it does not
2+ week, 4+ day ago (21+ words) Learn how the AMH test informs ovarian reserve and fertility health, but understand its limitations and consult a specialist for guidance....