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Pregnant women getting less than seven hours of sleep may risk their baby’s brain development, study suggests. Merck’s drug, tulisokibart, shows promise for ulcerative colitis, achieving remission in 26% of patients.

Confinement practices for mothers who have just given birth are traditional postpartum customs involving dietary, physical, and social restrictions intended…

Discover unexpected early pregnancy symptoms like metallic taste and more. Be aware and prepared for a healthier pregnancy journey. Read more

Pregnancy is a significant milestone in many people’s lives, but for individuals with Polycystic Kidney Disease, it comes with unique considerations and potential challenges. While Polycystic Kidney Disease does not necessarily prevent pregnancy, careful planning and close medical supervision are essential to ensure the health and well-being of both the mother and the baby. This is a follow-up to an earlier guest column by Dr Francisco Salcido-Ochoa that you can find here.

Pregnancy is a transformative period in a woman’s life, filled with the joy of anticipation and the complexity of physical changes. While it is a natural process, pregnancy can sometimes be accompanied by several health conditions that need appropriate care and management. Here are some common pregnancy conditions and suggested treatments for each.

While the period of gestation is one of anticipation and joy, it also carries potential risks to the developing fetus. A myriad of factors can influence fetal health, leading to various conditions that could affect the baby’s growth and development.  Here are some medical conditions, explained in greater detail, directly impact the fetus during pregnancy.

Dipolog City and Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines have reported a significant decrease in adolescent birth rates (ABR) due to effective interventions addressing teenage pregnancies.

Dipolog City’s ABR dropped from 73.8 per 1,000 girls to 30 in 2022, while Cagayan de Oro decreased from 47.4 five years ago to 34 in 2022. These improvements are attributed to data-driven innovations and high-impact programs focusing on youth involvement.

Pregnancy ailments are usually temporary and spontaneously resolved after childbirth. Get to know 4 common ailments and their treatments

For many years, scientists have thought of the mother’s immune system to be repressed during pregnancy to facilitate the growth…

Are vitamins really necessary, or are we experiencing a placebo effect? While vitamins can have benefits, we need to be conscious whether they truly make a difference..