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Study Reveals Increased Risk Of Pregnancy Complications Due To Pollution
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to higher inflammation levels among pregnant women, which can potentially result in adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and preterm birth, according to a study.
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World No Tobacco Day 2020: Know How Cigarette Smoking Can Affect Fertility
World No Tobacco Day 2020: Women who smoke in pregnancy are more likely than non-smokers to have a miscarriage. Their babies have increased risk of low birth weight, being born prematurely and having birth defects.
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Air Pollution Can Lead To Low Birth Weight, Birth Defects: Here's What You Need To Know
Air pollution is a matter of concern. Apart from affecting the balance of nature, pollutants can harm unborn babies and infants severely. Read here to know air pollution affects pregnant women.
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Pregnant Women, Beware! Physical Assault During Pregnancy May Increase Chances Of Preterm Birth
Physical assault during pregnancy can increase rates of babies born at low birth weights, a new study has found. The purpose of the study is to highlight the incidence of violence during pregnancy on children as well as mothers.
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Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Cut Risk Of Low Birth Weight And Birth Defects; 5 Essential Nutrients You Need During Pregnancy
A new research suggests that vitamin D supplements are linked to a lower risk of fetal or infant mortality. But that's not all, a woman needs many other nutrients during pregnancy which can contribute to her and the baby's overall health.
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Smoking Marijuana During Pregnancy May Up Low Birth Weight Risks
Researchers recommend pregnant and lactating women to refrain from smoking marijuana during pregnancy. Here's why.
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7 Foods You Must Avoid During Pregnancy
Some foods can be harmful to you during pregnancy, avoid them now!
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Kids With Low Birth Weight Are At A Higher Risk Of Heart Diseases
The study showed that children born with only a little too low birth weight have more cognitive difficulties, such as lower verbal IQ and poorer attention and coordination abilities in comparison to children born with normal birth weight.
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Amrita Arora's Diet and Fitness Tips for Losing Weight After Pregnancy
Amrita Arora surprised everyone by losing all the weight she had gained during pregnancy in just few months after giving birth to her child.
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High And Low Birth Weight Linked To Fatty Liver Disease: Study
New York: Children born with lower or higher weight than normal may be at increased risk for developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by the time they become teenagers, says a study. Advanced scarring of the liver was associated with low birth weight, while more inflammation was linked to high birth weight, according to the study publis...
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Rise in Coal Pollution Linked to Low Birth Weight in American Newborns
Children born at a low birth-weight are prone to a host of ailments and complications that stunt their growth and meddle with the overall development.
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Hazardous 9/11 Dust Made Newborn Babies Smaller: Study
Dust pollution produced during the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre caused babies in the area to be born prematurely and with low birth weight, a new study has found, which experts say may have implications for cities such as New Delhi that grapple with polluted air.
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Here's What's Causing Most Newborn Deaths In India
By Devanik Saha The death of every other newborn in India can be traced to either low birth weight or premature delivery – a reflection of poor maternal health and an inadequate healthcare system – according to an IndiaSpend analysis of census data. Neo-natal mortality is defined as death during the first 28 days of life. And India reports the ...
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Preemies May Have Long-Term Breathing Problems
Even preemies who receive breathing treatments to improve lung function early in life may have respiratory challenges as children and adolescents, an Australian study suggests.
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Low Weight Babies Less Active In Adulthood, Finds Study
London: Children born with a low birth weight are less likely to be good at sports at school, or to engage in exercise later in life, a study has found. The findings showed that those with a low birth weight were less likely to take part in exercise and sports across adulthood, from 36 to 68 years. Although previous studies have shown that a low b...
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Study Reveals Increased Risk Of Pregnancy Complications Due To Pollution
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to higher inflammation levels among pregnant women, which can potentially result in adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and preterm birth, according to a study.
-
World No Tobacco Day 2020: Know How Cigarette Smoking Can Affect Fertility
World No Tobacco Day 2020: Women who smoke in pregnancy are more likely than non-smokers to have a miscarriage. Their babies have increased risk of low birth weight, being born prematurely and having birth defects.
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Air Pollution Can Lead To Low Birth Weight, Birth Defects: Here's What You Need To Know
Air pollution is a matter of concern. Apart from affecting the balance of nature, pollutants can harm unborn babies and infants severely. Read here to know air pollution affects pregnant women.
-
Pregnant Women, Beware! Physical Assault During Pregnancy May Increase Chances Of Preterm Birth
Physical assault during pregnancy can increase rates of babies born at low birth weights, a new study has found. The purpose of the study is to highlight the incidence of violence during pregnancy on children as well as mothers.
-
Vitamin D During Pregnancy May Cut Risk Of Low Birth Weight And Birth Defects; 5 Essential Nutrients You Need During Pregnancy
A new research suggests that vitamin D supplements are linked to a lower risk of fetal or infant mortality. But that's not all, a woman needs many other nutrients during pregnancy which can contribute to her and the baby's overall health.
-
Smoking Marijuana During Pregnancy May Up Low Birth Weight Risks
Researchers recommend pregnant and lactating women to refrain from smoking marijuana during pregnancy. Here's why.
-
7 Foods You Must Avoid During Pregnancy
Some foods can be harmful to you during pregnancy, avoid them now!
-
Kids With Low Birth Weight Are At A Higher Risk Of Heart Diseases
The study showed that children born with only a little too low birth weight have more cognitive difficulties, such as lower verbal IQ and poorer attention and coordination abilities in comparison to children born with normal birth weight.
-
Amrita Arora's Diet and Fitness Tips for Losing Weight After Pregnancy
Amrita Arora surprised everyone by losing all the weight she had gained during pregnancy in just few months after giving birth to her child.
-
High And Low Birth Weight Linked To Fatty Liver Disease: Study
New York: Children born with lower or higher weight than normal may be at increased risk for developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by the time they become teenagers, says a study. Advanced scarring of the liver was associated with low birth weight, while more inflammation was linked to high birth weight, according to the study publis...
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Rise in Coal Pollution Linked to Low Birth Weight in American Newborns
Children born at a low birth-weight are prone to a host of ailments and complications that stunt their growth and meddle with the overall development.
-
Hazardous 9/11 Dust Made Newborn Babies Smaller: Study
Dust pollution produced during the 9/11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre caused babies in the area to be born prematurely and with low birth weight, a new study has found, which experts say may have implications for cities such as New Delhi that grapple with polluted air.
-
Here's What's Causing Most Newborn Deaths In India
By Devanik Saha The death of every other newborn in India can be traced to either low birth weight or premature delivery – a reflection of poor maternal health and an inadequate healthcare system – according to an IndiaSpend analysis of census data. Neo-natal mortality is defined as death during the first 28 days of life. And India reports the ...
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Preemies May Have Long-Term Breathing Problems
Even preemies who receive breathing treatments to improve lung function early in life may have respiratory challenges as children and adolescents, an Australian study suggests.
-
Low Weight Babies Less Active In Adulthood, Finds Study
London: Children born with a low birth weight are less likely to be good at sports at school, or to engage in exercise later in life, a study has found. The findings showed that those with a low birth weight were less likely to take part in exercise and sports across adulthood, from 36 to 68 years. Although previous studies have shown that a low b...
