Pregnancy occurs when a sperm fertilizes an egg after it is released from the ovary (ovulation). Ovulation occurs at the midpoint of menstrual cycle, and results in the egg’s migration into one of…
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Eating well before and during pregnancy gives your baby a good start in life. Healthy eating for pregnancy is no different from at any other time of your life. There is no need…
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The thyroid diseases hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism are relatively common in pregnancy and important to treat. The thyroid is an organ located in the front of neck that releases hormones that regulate metabolism (the…
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Globally, Cardiovascular diseases are the number one cause of death and they are projected to remain so. An estimated 17 million people died from cardiovascular disease in 2005, representing 30% of all global…
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There is a lot of advice available on Internet for pregnant women to support them to eat well in pregnancy. The body adapts in pregnancy to ensure that calcium from food and drink…
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It is recommended that all pregnant women take a daily vitamin supplement that contains 400 micrograms of folic acid and 10 micrograms of vitamin D in pregnancy. Energy (calories) is needed for the…
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A number of things can go wrong in any of the structures of the eye, causing visual impairment and blindness. Many of these deteriorations are due to ageing. Also Read: 10 Proven Tips…
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Diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. More than 65 percent of people who have diabetes die of some type of cardiovascular disease. Diabetic women are at especially high…
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A healthy weight is important for a long, vigorous life. Yet overweight and obesity (extreme overweight) have reached epidemic levels in the United States. Today, nearly two-thirds of American adults are overweight or…
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High blood cholesterol is another major risk factor for heart disease that you can do something about. The higher your blood cholesterol level, the greater your risk for developing heart disease or having…
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