Previously under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, female employees were entitled to only 12 weeks of paid maternity leave. However, after the Maternity Benefits (Amendments) Act, 2017, the duration is now 26 weeks. Plus, there’s a penalty in case of non-compliance with the rules...
When you’re pregnant, it is easy to ignore even the evident pregnancy-related issues or in fact, overthink the minor ones. There’s no mid-way. However, now that you are in an immune-compromised situation, the body is more susceptible to health concerns which can also affect...
G for guavas, G for good health… Besides the fruity aroma and oh-so-delicious taste, guavas also have a rich nutritional profile. These are beneficial for everyone – kids, elderly and even expectant mothers. However, it’s always apprehensive as to what must a pregnant woman...
Healthcare is Expensive! A perception which remains mostly unchallenged, as, in this arena, the media coverage is restricted towards burden and management failures. Diseases/disorders and their manifestation has no favoritism and have crossed geographical boundaries without visas today. Cancer is as crucial a public...
“Blueprint @birth, its analysis throws light on future ramifications unknown to human eyes.” Blood and serum tests are the backbones of clinical diagnostics. These tests help diagnose diabetes, anemia, high cholesterol, thyroid, and infections to liver and kidney. So, when the avenues of biochemical...