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What is anemia?

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

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

ADHD Treatment

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

How moms-to-be can take care of themselves this winter

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

RHOA's Porsha Williams Denies Pregnancy Rumors After Hospitalization

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 !

Pregnancy Pics! Revisit Nicki Minaj's Baby Bump Album After Son’s Arrival

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:

I desperately needed a blood transfusion while delivering my daughter. As blood blanks face coronavirus-driven shortages, donating has never been more crucial.

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

Are women using e-cigarettes during preconception and/or pregnancy?

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

Jenna Dewan's Second Pregnancy Baby Bump Album

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