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Study reveals mature sperm lack intact mitochondrial DNA
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New research sheds light on the fundamental scientific premise that mitochondrial DNA — the particular genetic code stored in the organelle that serves as the powerplant for every cell in the body — is exclusively passed down by the mother.
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Political upheaval worsened female illiteracy in Afghanistan, say activist
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid the worsening humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, especially that of women and young mothers, women's rights activists have said the recent political upheaval and repressive policies of the Taliban have not only set the country back by decades but also adversely affected the female l
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Odisha: CM Naveen Patnaik launches "Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana"
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday launched the 'Mukhyamantri Sampoorna Pushti Yojana' in the state for fulfilling the nutritional needs among the mothers, adolescent girls and children, in addition to this CM also launched the 'Pada Pushti Yojana', said an official statement from Odi
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Gates Foundation Goalkeepers Report Says Seven Innovations Could Save 2 Mi
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Seattle [US], September 12: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation today released its seventh annual Goalkeepers Report, describing where the world has collectively fallen short at the halfway point for achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and where innovation
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Revolutionizing Motherhood: Mom Power Conference 2023 sets the stage for e
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], September 8: Mompower360, a leading organization dedicated to empowering mothers, recently concluded second edition of Mom Power Conference 2023, held in the vibrant city of Bangalore.This groundbreaking event, attended by hundreds of enthusiastic mothers, addr
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Mylo Survey: 73.1 Per Cent of Expecting Mothers Rely on Yoga and Walking t
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 7: Pregnancy is a transformative and pivotal phase in a woman's life, demanding a keen focus on physical and mental well-being. As a woman prepares to bring a new life into the world, prioritizing her health becomes paramount. From regular prenatal check
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Mylo Survey: 47.6 per cent of Breastfeeding Mothers Have Used a Breast Pum
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], September 1: Breastfeeding is recommended worldwide as the best source of nourishment for infants and young children. It offers numerous benefits to both mother and child, including optimal nutrition, enhanced bonding, and a reduced risk of various health issues.
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Reduced price of LPG cylinders will help mothers, sisters run their kitche
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"It is a historical decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give a subsidy of Rs 200 per gas cylinder and approve 75 lakh additional Ujjwala connections. This will benefit 10.35 crore beneficiaries, including more than 1.75 crore beneficiaries in Uttar Pradesh. This will help our mothers
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"24 mothers die each day of preventable maternal mortality in Afghanistan"
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued a clear warning about the situation as around 24 mothers lose their lives every day due to preventable maternal causes.
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UP: Mothers can now donate breastmilk under Kangaroo Mother Care Scheme in
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Speaking about the usual process which takes place when a mother loses her child after birth, Yashwant Rao said, "Usually those mothers whose children expire, get their breastmilk dried up by medication. However, the Union government has made an arrangement to store mother's milk."
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The G20 must act now for the health and wellbeing of women, children, and
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 23: Every year, across all G20 countries, nearly two million preventable deaths occur among mothers, newborns, children, and adolescents—including stillbirths. Through an opinion piece published in the BMJ, Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa & Helen Clark, former
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US: FDA approves first vaccine to protect newborns from Respiratory Syncyt
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The vaccine, made by Pfizer, is given to mothers late in their pregnancies and provides protection to infants through their first six months of life.
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