Midwives should be given guidelines on how to advise expectant mothers about managing their weight, their professional body has said, reacting to research that suggested the commonly held belief that pregnant women needed to eat for two was a myth.

Keratoconus causes thinning of the cornea, which leads to an impaired vision. In earliest stages, keratoconus causes blurring and distortion of vision and increased sensitivity to light. Learn more about what are the different stages of keratoconus.

The impact of alcohol on health was either "described as a minor concern or not considered at all" by middle-aged people included in the study, which analyzed drinkers in Britain, Australia, Japan and Norway.

In Angola, the journey of such mothers is just beginning. There is no public health program to help the children, who need regular physical therapy and other care.

Down syndrome, also sometimes known as trisomy 21, is a genetic condition which is a result of abnormal cell division that results in an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. Know more about down syndrome symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment.

Most cataract surgeries give successful results but in some cases, the patient may face difficulties with his/her vision again. He or she may experience blurred vision, glares and other vision problems which are though uncommon after the surgery. Read about their causes and prevention