Is there a 'safe limit' for consuming alcohol during pregnancy?

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Is there a 'safe limit' for consuming alcohol during pregnancy? There's not much research on just how little a pregnant woman could drink without harming her unborn baby.

Bound to a 9-5 desk job? All your exercise is in vain No matter how much you exercise, you definitely need to take a 'movement break' every half an hour.

Smokers with HIV more at risk of lung cancer than AIDS People living with HIV who adhere to antiretroviral therapy but smoke tobacco cigarettes are more likely to die from lung cancer than from AIDS.

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Guruprasad Kuppu Rao Director and Mentor, Imaginarium Should businesses be creating prototypes to make ideas work better? Jacqualine Tara Herron Director, Spa and Salon, The Imperial Hotel, New Delhi Living out of your suitcase? Here's how to ensure it doesn't affect your health Abhinav Sharma Brand Manager, Adidas Running, India From Bangalore to Berlin: How different are the running cultures?

Are you anti-social? It can have dire effects on your health Mingling with people can enrich both our physical & mental health while the lack of interactions can affect us in negative ways.

Non-smokers can get lung cancer and the reasons are around us Lung cancer in non-smokers not only has a different set of possible causative agents, but also a different behaviour and treatment outcome.

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Vaping might increase your risk of heart disease, just like regular cigarettes Vapers had increased oxidative stress, which can lead to changes in blood fats and lead to arteriosclerosis.

Kids with cellphones at higher risk of cyber bullying This could be tied to increased opportunity and vulnerability.

Here's how the brain copes with ageing As the brain begins to shrink with age, it increases communication between two hemispheres to help people compensate for the negative aspects of ageing.

Do allergic reactions trigger out of nowhere? It could be a dead mosquito A study shows that dead mosquito can cause allergic reaction in patients suffering from asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Healthy eating on your mind? Cooking hacks to get the maximum nutrition  Contrary to general perception, one can lose weight even while including rice in their diet.

Do you suffer from diabetes? Eating six meals daily can help improve blood sugar level Make sure to keep the total calorie intake constant.

Sugar intake under control? Now, watch the salt you eat to keep diabetes away A new study finds that salt also plays an important role when it comes to diabetes.

Get some sun! Vitamin D deficiency may increase multiple sclerosis risk Multiple sclerosis (MS) disrupts the ability of parts of the nervous system to communicate.

Larry King reveals secret lung cancer surgery In an interview, the legendary interviewer revealed he first learned he had cancer during a routine doctor visit. Trying to quit smoking? Running can help Joining a running group can help you say no to tobacco.

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