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Gut immunity more developed before birth: Study
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], Oct 11 (ANI): A new study shows that the immune system of the foetal gut is far more developed before birth. The finding could also help in developing new maternal vaccines.
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Increased estrogen levels in womb may increase autism risk
Updated : 6 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], July 29 (ANI): High levels of estrogen hormones in the womb could increase the risk of a foetus developing autism later, suggests a study.
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Delhi: Foetus found in garbage in Dwarka
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 05 (ANI): A seven to eight-month old foetus was found in a dustbin in west Delhi's Dwarka area on Thursday.
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Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on plea to extend pregnancy termination p
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought a response from Central government on a plea seeking to extend the length of pregnancy termination by further four to six weeks in case of any health risk to mother or the foetus.
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Placental function linked to brain injuries associated with autism
Updated : 6 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Apr 27 (ANI): Disrupting steady supply of allopregnanolone (ALLO), a hormone made by the placenta late in pregnancy, to the developing fetus can leave it vulnerable to brain injuries associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), revealed a study.
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South Korea declares anti-abortion law as unconstitutional
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], Apr 12 (ANI): South Korea's Constitutional Court on Thursday (local time) ruled as unconstitutional a 66-year-law that made abortion a crime punishable by two years imprisonment, signalling a major victory for those who campaigned extensively for the abolition of the
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Use of marijuana during pregnancy can adversely affect offspring's brain
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], Apr 10 (ANI): A new study has revealed that the use of marijuana by pregnant women to relieve morning sickness can affect the developing babies' brains. The study was presented at the meeting 'Experimental Biology 2019'.
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Family of a woman alleges harassment by police officer over foetus
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): A woman from Arunachal Pradesh suffered miscarriage and when the family members were on their way to complete medical procedures before cremating the foetus, they were "waylaid" and "mistreated" by a police officer, her sister has alleged.
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Foetal brain problems caused by flu can be prevented by to-be-mothers: Stu
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 15 (ANI): According to a recent study Choline, a B vitamin nutrient can help in preventing any foetal brain problems or mental health issues in the baby which is caused by the virus of cold or influenza during pregnancy.
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Listening to music during pregnancy boosts auditory system of baby
Updated : 7 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Mar 12 (ANI): Listening to music when you are pregnant helps boost the auditory system of the newborn baby reveals study.
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Rajasthan: Male Nurse botches delivery, split baby in half, leaves head in
Updated : 7 years, 2 months ago IST
Ramgarh (Rajasthan) [India], Jan 11 (ANI): A shocking dereliction of duty has come to light from a hospital in Ramgarh district of Rajasthan. A male nurse working at a government medical centre has 'decapitated a baby while pulling too hard during a difficult birth'.
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Foetus found in Air Asia: Police registers FIR
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 26 (ANI): A day after the body of a newborn infant was found on Guwahati-Delhi Air Asia flight, the Delhi police on Thursday registered an FIR in the connection.
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