Condoms, contraceptives found in Class 10 students' bags during surprise checking in Bengaluru schools
"The parents and school managements conceal these facts fearing getting a bad reputation. There are small children who are drug peddlers. If the matter reaches a high-level committee, we will speak about it," said D. Shashikumar, general secretary of the Associated Managements of Schools in Karnataka (KAMS).
Nov 30, 2022, 21:11 PM IST
On World Population Day, investing in health is key to boost demographic dividend: experts
Experts agree unanimously that coercive population control measures are not the solution and could instead lead to a potential increase in sex-selection practices. This is likely to have a negative impact on the Child Sex Ratio, affecting Central Government campaigns such as the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme.
Jul 11, 2021, 11:00 AM IST
Condoms, contraceptives and rolling paper- here are the most delivered items for Indian consumers in 2020
Dunzo, a concierge service app who released its delivery trends report. The report gives an insight into consumer behaviour for the year.
Dec 26, 2020, 20:21 PM IST
Prescribe contraceptive injections only to married women: Delhi BJP leader Praveen Kapoor
Citing "multiple reasons" such as the prevalence of sexual relations among youngsters and the sex-trade mafia luring young girls, the BJP leader has expressed concern over possible "misuse" of contraceptive injections.
Oct 17, 2018, 06:40 AM IST
Breakthrough! New 'once-daily' male contraceptive pill found to be safe and effective
Like the pill for women, DMAU combines activity of an androgen (male hormone) like testosterone, and a progestin, and is taken once a day.
Mar 19, 2018, 17:33 PM IST
China to produce bigger condoms after Zimbabwe Health Minister complains about the size
A condom manufacturer in China has decided to produce contraceptives in different sizes to cater to specific needs.
Mar 03, 2018, 14:21 PM IST
Poisonous herb extract may lead to birth control pills for men
The contraceptive effect should be reversible because alpha4 is only found on mature sperm cells.
Jan 18, 2018, 18:46 PM IST
Latest in bedroom fun: Smart condom to rate performance, measure calories burnt
In a world getting increasingly smart thanks to technology, the evolution of condoms has been rather slow.
Nov 29, 2017, 12:40 PM IST
IUDs may prevent cervical cancer risk
For the study, published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, the team included data from 16 high-quality observational studies involving more than 12,000 women worldwide.
Nov 08, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
Two new contraceptives launched by Health Ministry to aid family planning
The two new contraceptives, an injectable contraceptive MPA under the ‘Antara’ programme and a contraceptive pill, ‘Chhaya’, in the public health system will expand the basket of contraceptive choices to meet the emerging needs of couples.
Sep 05, 2017, 18:34 PM IST
World Population Day 2017: Know the advantages of injectable contraceptive
When the first World Population Day was observed in 1990, the global population stood at a little over five billion. Now, it's over half that, measuring at about 7.6 billion.
Jul 11, 2017, 13:36 PM IST
Breast cancer: Taking contraceptives, colouring hair increase your risk
A new study suggests that dying hair or using hormonal contraceptives may increase the risk of breast cancer among women.
Mar 10, 2017, 13:25 PM IST
Contraceptive pills behind 'dramatic fall in ovarian cancer deaths'
Scientists say deaths from ovarian cancer have fallen worldwide in 10 years (between 2002 and 2012), thanks to use of the contraceptive pill. They say that the trend is likely to continue in the US, European Union (EU) and, though to a smaller degree, in Japan by 2020.
Sep 06, 2016, 12:53 PM IST
Fewer Indians using contraception, despite better awareness
India's population, now estimated at 1.32 billion, is expected to surpass China's within the next six years and reach 1.7 billion by 2050, according to World Health Organisation projections.
Aug 29, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
Contraceptives with oestrogen may up Vitamin D in women
The findings, after adjusting for seasonal exposure to sunlight, showed that the use of contraceptive pills, patch or ring containing oestrogen was associated with a 20 per cent higher 25-hydroxy Vitamin D level.
Aug 05, 2016, 15:25 PM IST
Pakistan bans contraceptive advertisements on TV, radio
Pakistan has banned airing advertisements of contraceptives on television and radio after complaints that such "undesired" commercials make children inquisitive about the use of the family planning products.
May 28, 2016, 21:20 PM IST
Safe male birth control 'pill' in the offing
By targeting this enzyme, its function gets inhibited. It, thus, decreases the sperm motility -- the sperm's ability to swim -- so that fertilisation cannot occur.
Apr 13, 2016, 13:48 PM IST
Sexual health: The advantages of using contraception
Contrary to the days when contraceptives were rare, we are fortunate enough to live in a day and age where there are many birth control options available.
Jan 11, 2016, 14:45 PM IST
Contraceptive use expanding but not fast enough: Family Planning 2020 report
A total of 80 million unintended pregnancies were prevented and 26.8 million unsafe abortions were averted in the last one year globally, says the progress report of Family Planning 2020 (FP2020).
Dec 29, 2015, 00:29 AM IST
Using condoms: The Indian dilemma- Watch video
Zee Media Bureau
New Delhi: Condoms and contraceptives are till date considered taboo in the 21st century. People still have a different perception regarding it.
Sep 23, 2015, 10:06 AM IST
