Maternal diabetes may raise babies’ risk of autism, ADHD: Lancet

IANS | April 8, 2025 2:03 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) A large study of 56·1 million pregnancies, published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology on Tuesday, has reinforced the link between maternal diabetes and the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Healthcare hiring in India sees surge in intent in H1 2025: Report

IANS | April 7, 2025 6:36 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Expanding on the previous year’s trends, healthcare hiring in India is set to increase in the first half (H1) of this year, a report said on Monday, adding that there is a 52 per cent hiring intent in the January-June period -- a 5 per cent increase from July-December 2024.