2+ week, 2+ day ago   (316+ words) The Indian Practitioner Marking World Breastfeeding Week (August 1–7), doctors at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road are urging mothers and families to embrace breastfeeding as one of the most effective and affordable ways to improve newborn survival and long-term health. However, many…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (123+ words) The period after an embryo transfer is one of the most crucial stages of an IVF journey. While the procedure is complete, the body needs time to support embryo implantation. Therefore, following a few simple self-care measures can help parents-to-be…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (219+ words) While exclusive breastfeeding rates have steadily improved worldwide over the past decade, India has witnessed a concerning decline, according to the latest government data. The contrasting trends come as the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF urge countries to strengthen…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (281+ words) The Indian Practitioner With nearly one in six couples in India facing infertility, Nova IVF Fertility has inaugurated a state-of-the-art embryology laboratory at its Lullanagar centre. The facility aims to improve embryo safety and treatment precision through advanced technology, supporting…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (346+ words) Doctors at TGH OncoLife Cancer Centre successfully performed a life-saving right mastectomy on a 27-year-old woman who was 26 weeks pregnant after diagnosing her with a rare high-grade breast sarcoma. The multidisciplinary team treated the mother while ensuring the safety of…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (220+ words) As more young Indians prioritise education, careers and financial stability, many are delaying parenthood. However, fertility declines with age, making timely planning and awareness increasingly important. On World IVF Day, experts urge couples to seek early fertility assessment instead of…...

1+ mon, 17+ hour ago   (342+ words) Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet, has successfully treated and saved an extremely premature baby girl born at just 24 weeks of gestation, weighing only 530 grams at birth. After receiving 97 days of specialised care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the baby…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (436+ words) Gaudium IVF and Women Health Limited, India’s first publicly listed IVF chain, has launched its first new centre as part of its planned 19-centre expansion announced during its IPO. With this milestone, the company has taken the first step towards…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (414+ words) Childhood immunization coverage has shown gradual improvement worldwide despite ongoing conflicts, vaccine hesitancy, and health system challenges. In 2025, around 90% of infants globally received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (DTP) vaccine, while 85% completed the full three-dose…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (193+ words) Integrated Care Under One Roof Spread across more than 9,000 sq. ft. over four floors, the clinic enables patients to consult specialists, access an NABL-accredited Happiest Diagnostics sample collection centre, and use an in-house pharmacy. The centre also offers X-ray and…...