Per the study, the risk increased steadily with the amount the participants drank — from 16 per cent for those who had one small drink a day, to 47 per cent for those who drank more than four drinks You…
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What to do if a pregnancy is diagnosed with neural defects
Often, the screening test is an ultrasound which picks up abnormalities in the child. Most couples are still in doubt about these findings at the first go By Dr Shradha Maheshwari Pregnancy takes a different path for each couple. Everyday…
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Fitness magazine apologises for tweeting about ‘burning Christmas calories’
Its attempt to motivate people to share their exercise routine backfired, with social media users calling it out for writing something that could potentially trigger those with eating disorders. A women’s health magazine has had to apologise for a tweet…
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Breast milk donation: Myths, fears and who can donate
Several people exploring the possibility of breast milk donation or use of donor breast milk, have questions in their minds with regards to the process of procurement and subsequent handling By Dr Vanshika Gupta Adukia The first breast milk bank…
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Can vaccination-at-home help kids get immunised during the pandemic? Here are some pros and cons
It is important for children and babies to keep their vaccinations up to date, because vaccines protect them from serious diseases. It also implies that when your child returns to interacting with other children, they have protection from other diseases,…
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COVID-19: Can taking the window seat on a plane lower your risk of getting infected? Find out
Though the CDC doesn't recommend travelling, it says "most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights because of how air circulates and is filtered on airplanes" The ideal thing for people to do right now to remain…
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The 7Cs of continued learning for children
A child’s brain is known to be hungry of stimulation and the age appropriate exposure therefore, is the fundamental right of every child By Meghna Yadav “Schools are closed for 91% students across 188 countries. Around 1.6 billion children are…
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Looking for healthy ways to boost dopamine? Here’s what an expert advises
It is said that there are many triggers for dopamine and most of it happens when you are exposed to something that gives you pleasure, food being one of it It is easy to lose track of your health when…
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Why buttermilk should become your go-to drink in summers
You can always consider buttermilk when you are looking to fight acidity. In the scorching heat of the summer months, all that the body needs is a way to stay cool and hydrated. It is easy to lose bodily fluids…
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Are you drinking too much right now? Here’s why it could be a bad idea
You are well aware that too much alcohol can mess with your system and bring down your immunity which, at this time, is something you have to dearly hold on to. If you thought that stocking up on booze and…
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