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Sleep Disorders & Insomnia In Menopausal Women

By Dr. N. Ramakrishnan Postmenopausal years & insomnia: In the years following menopause, sleep grows lighter and more fragmented. It becomes more difficult to maintain long hours of uninterrupted sleep and to maintain long hours of wakefulness during the day. An increase in daytime fatigue can be one result. Other physical factors can also disturb […]

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Benefits Of Yoga For Pregnant & New Moms

Here’s what every new mom needs to know about Yoga.

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How Is Your Baby Affected If You Are A Diabetic Who Is Pregnant?

Excerpts from the book.- A Simple Guide to Prevent Birth Defects authored by Dr. PremaLakshmi Narayana and Dr. C. VidyaShankar The metabolic changes in a pregnant diabetic woman affect her reproductive outcome in many ways, from conception to delivery, and the effects may be felt by the baby soon after birth or even later. Diabetes […]

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16 Basic Facts On Mammogram That Every Woman Must Know

A screening mammogram is an X-ray of the breast used to detect breast changes in women who have no signs or symptoms of breast cancer. It usually involves two x-rays of each breast. With a mammogram, it is possible to detect microcalcifications (tiny deposits of calcium in the breast ) or a tumour that cannot […]

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Smoking & Infertility Issues: What’s The Co-relation?

Effects on Male Reproductive Health: Cigarette smoking has a dual effect on the male reproductive system. In contrast to the macho image projected in the various cigarette advertisements, smoking affects both the sexual function and the sperm parameters. As in other organs, nicotine also causes vasoconstriction of the penile vasculature, which leads to impotence and […]

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Tips To Deal With Morning Sickness For Expectant Moms

Nausea and vomiting women experience during pregnancy or “Morning Sickness” can happen at any time of the day, even though it is called morning sickness. The hormones of pregnancy (increased hCG levels) have a role to play in inducing morning sickness, which probably explains why those expecting, go through this. Beyond this, it is not very […]

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Why Post-Menopausal Women Should Still Visit The Gynaecologist

Dr Radha Pandiyan, Consultant Gynaecologist With the cessation of the monthly menstrual periods, there is a big sigh of relief and feeling of release from visiting the Gynaecologist. But there could be many reasons why still you need to see her/ him again. Listed below are common reasons why you should visit them and get […]

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Breast Cancer Awareness Special: Basic facts about Breast Cancer

The basics of cancer that everyone needs to be aware of.

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Women's Wellness

Ladies- This Is The One Thing That Determines Your Life Span

Women- your mom’s health determines not just your reproductive health, greying of hair and skin care routines. A new study by Age and Ageing journal has suggested how women whose mother’s have lived up to / or more than the age of 90 have an increased life span probability that with a reduced risk of illnesses […]