Author: Dr. Ayesha Ayub Shaikh

Preterm labor affects 1 in 10 pregnancies and the signs are easy to miss. Here is what to watch for, what causes early labor, and what treatment can do to protect your baby when it happens too soon.

Preeclampsia is a serious condition that affects approximately 5-8% of pregnant women, usually after the 20th week of pregnancy. This condition causes high blood pressure along with signs of damage to another organ system, most commonly the kidneys.

Gestational diabetes often has no obvious symptoms but left unmanaged, it can affect both mother and baby. Here is what causes it, how it is diagnosed, and what the right management looks like throughout pregnancy.

Today’s busy lifestyle has made it common for families to have packaged food in the home. Considering packaged foods make it convenient for people to have them even on the go, it is essential to understand food labels if one wants to lead a healthy lifestyle.

Our diets must include fats and oils because they give us energy, maintain cell structure, and make it possible for fat-soluble vitamins to be absorbed. But not all fats are created equal, and using oils improperly or excessively can be bad for your health. Evidence-based guidelines are provided by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to guarantee that fats and oils are included in our meals in a healthy manner.

From folic acid to zinc nutrition during pregnancy involves more than most people realise. Here’s what ICMR 2024 guidelines recommend, trimester by trimester, plus a simple Indian meal plan.

A balanced diet provides the body with enough nutrients to stay healthy and avoid disease. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) 2024 recommendations, include different types of foods in your diet to meet your nutritional demands. But do you know what a balanced diet includes? How can you be so sure that you’re choosing wisely? The facts, advantages, and useful advice for attaining a balanced diet are examined in this article, which also dispels popular misconceptions.

Heart health, brain health, joint health omega-3 fatty acids get credit for a lot. Here’s what the science actually says, the best sources to get it from, and who really needs a supplement.

Mindful eating is a welcome alternative to fast food and constant distractions when it comes to one’s wellbeing and health. Enjoying the act of eating while paying attention to your body’s hunger and fullness cues is the focus of this practice. However, what is the role of mindful eating in improving health? Let’s examine the science behind it, its advantages, and useful advice for applying it to your everyday activities.

Skip breakfast, eat later, lose weight is it really that simple? Here’s what the science actually says about intermittent fasting, its real benefits and risks, and how to try it safely.