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Anemia is due to lack of haemoglobin in the blood which is below the normal level or due to less than normal levels of red blood cells in blood. The haemoglobin helps carry oxygen in blood. Lack of haemoglobin thus causes deficiency of life giving oxygen to vital organs. (1-4) Types of anemia There are

Obesity and urinary incontinence are both common disorders. The prevalence of obesity is on the rise worldwide with a 6% increase per year in the United States. Obesity Over half of American women are overweight (BMI 25 to 29.9 kg/m2) or obese (BMI 30 kg/m2 or greater). Obesity is associated with several health conditions including

There is no cure for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Therapy aims to reduce the symptoms to allow for normal learning and growth of the child. Basic tenets of therapy include medication and counselling. Other parts of therapy include accommodating the child in regular classrooms and providing family and community support. Types of ADHD Medication

Entering pregnancy mode! 90 Day Fiancé star Yara Zaya is beyond thrilled to be expecting a child with Jovi Dufren after initially not knowing whether it was a possibility. Emma Stone and More Stars Announcing Pregnancies in 2021 “I was so happy,” she told Us Weekly exclusively while promoting the show’s eighth season earlier this

A carer is opening up about a "common cold" she contracted during her pregnancy. Mum Courtney Farnell, 21, gave birth to her daughter after contracting cytomegalovirus, also known as CMV. The virus causes cold-like symptoms in kids and adults which the mum caught from her caring duties with vulnerable people. It is transferred through saliva,

Although the weather varies from city to city, for pregnant women, there are some common precautions that ought to be taken By Dr Aruna Muralidhar The winter chill, coupled with the current COVID-19 situation, may cause a lot of anxiety and concern for the care of pregnant women. There is anyway a general anxiety about

Navel piercings have long been a ubiquitous symbol of sex appeal and youth, especially during MTV's TRL era of the early aughts; belly button rings were everywhere, and the accompanying shimmering hardware was displayed proudly. Fast forward almost 20 years, and many of those teens with belly button piercings have become parents. "Navel piercings in

Setting the record straight! Porsha Williams clarified that she is not pregnant after her recent hospitalization. Halsey, Jennifer Aniston and More Celebs Who’ve Slammed Pregnancy Rumors The Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 39, posted a photo of herself surrounded by flower bouquets and stuffed animals on Sunday, November 15, writing, “Thanking God for everyday !

For the first time, researchers have attributed an understudied adverse fetal outcome to the strenuousness of an expectant mother’s job. The researchers matched data on maternal and fetal health, as well as job data, from the New Jersey Department of Health with an objective measurement of job strenuousness. They found that women in relatively strenuous

Nicki Minaj’s new look! After announcing her pregnancy in July, the rapper showed her baby bump progress before giving birth three months later. “#Preggers,” the rapper, 37, captioned her Instagram announcement. “Love. Marriage. Baby carriage. Overflowing with excitement & gratitude. Thank you all for the well wishes.” Ashley Graham commented on the social media upload:

Reflecting on her road to parenthood. Jamie Lynn Spears opened up about her reaction to finding out she was pregnant at age 16. Drew Barrymore, Will Kopelman and More Former Couples Crushing Coparenting “You have your first love, or what you call love in high school. You think it’s forever, and then oh, my gosh,

A heartfelt message. John Legend penned a touching note to his wife, Chrissy Teigen, after her September pregnancy loss. Becca Tobin and More Stars Who Are Honest About Their Fertility Struggles “This is for Chrissy,” the EGOT winner, 41, captioned a Thursday, October 15, Instagram video of his “Never Break” Billboard Music Awards performance one

Gigi Hadid has been lying low on her family’s ranch in New Hope, Pennsylvania since revealing she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik. On Thursday, the 25-year-old model shared a rare insight into life on the farm with her Instagram followers, revealing her incredible pregnancy diet. SEE MORE: Brooklyn Beckham’s romantic dinner for

A lot to think about! Nikki Bella worried about how well she knew her fiancé, Artem Chigvinstev, after her negative pregnancy test results. “I don’t even know what Artem’s beliefs are with kids,” the Total Bellas star, 36, said during a Thursday, May 14, confessional on the E! show. “That would freak me out. All

I recently learned firsthand the importance of donating blood when I had to have an emergency transfusion after the birth of my daughter. The United States is suddenly facing a severe blood shortage amid the cancellation of tens of thousands of blood drives due to the coronavirus. Healthy, eligible Americans can still give blood at

A new study of 1,365 racially/ethnically diverse, low-income pregnant women found that 4% reported e-cigarette use. White non-Hispanic women were more likely to use e-cigarettes compared to women who used conventional cigarettes or reported no tobacco product use, according to an article published in Journal of Women’s Health. The study entitled “Electronic Cigarette Use During

Mice exposed to stress in the womb and soon after birth can expect a lifetime of immune system deficiencies that hinder the ability to ward off infections and cancer, Yale University researchers report March 5 in the journal Cell. In a new study, they tracked a lifetime of physiological changes experienced by mice given a

Bumping along! Jenna Dewan announced in September that she is pregnant with her and boyfriend Steve Kazee’s first child together. “Becoming a mother is quite simply the absolute best most incredible thing that has ever happened to me,” the former World of Dance host wrote on Instagram at the time. “@stevekazee  you are a gift

Severe asthma attacks in pregnancy make babies more likely to have birth defects, study warns Researchers in Canada studied data covering more than 100,000 births They found the risk of the deadly complication pre-eclampsia rose by 30% Pregnant women may stop medicating asthma out of fear it will harm their baby But experts said the

If you’re a true Ashley Graham fan, then you’ll know that she is not one to shy away from the camera. As a plus-size model and body activist who embraces her curves as any woman should, viewers were shocked to hear this morning that she was hesitant to post a nude pregnancy photo in August.