Hormonal contraceptives have transformed family planning by placing women in charge of their reproductive lives. Despite huge benefits, however, some have raised concerns regarding cardiovascular risks, specifically thrombosis-related events, including stroke and myocardial infarction (MI). Evidence from a national prospective cohort study forms the basis of this paper, which examines how the use of modern […]

New Research Suggests Environmental Pollution May Be Linked to Pregnancy Outcomes A new study has found a disturbing association between microplastic pollution in placentas and increased premature births. The researchers found that placentas from preterm deliveries contained significantly higher amounts of microplastics than those from full-term births, suggesting an environmental link to early labor. The

Maharashtra recorded its first fatality due to the rare neurological disorder Guillain-Barré Syndrome, raising an alarm in the medical fraternity. The first case has been that of a 42-year-old woman from Pune, who succumbed to it. The tragic case underlines the need for much greater awareness and preparedness regarding such rare yet critical medical emergencies.

Pune, India – A strange neurological syndrome that has struck 59 residents of the city, popularly known as Guillain-Barré Syndrome, has thrown the medical fraternity into confusion. Health departments have launched investigations into the cause and method of prevention for others. It is known as Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly

Intestinal worms, also known as soil-transmitted helminths, are among the world’s biggest and most tenacious health problems. If more than 1.5 billion people suffer from parasitic infections, it would be highly prevalent in areas with unhygienic sanitation and without access to clean water. These problems are felt most strongly in the sub-Saharan African, South Asian,