Search Results for: Osteoporosis

Health Byte: From yoga to dieting, how to deal with bone health problems in winters

The various activities we engage in throughout the day, whether it's walking, running, sitting, dancing, or climbing stairs, place demands on our bones and joints. Winter, in particular, can pose challenges to their health, especially for individuals dealing with conditions like arthritis.

Dec 9, 2023

Thymalin Research in Immune System Function

Thymalin is the synthetic version of Thymulin isolated from the thymus in 1977. Thymalin has been speculated to regulate inflammation and pain, may have neuroprotective impact, and may be important in immune function

Nov 24, 2023

Taj Hotel's data breached, around 1.5mn customers at risk [details]

Around 1.5 million people may have had their personal information compromised in a recent data breach at Taj Hotels, owned by Tata, as per reports.

Nov 23, 2023

Unshackling osteoporosis: Impacting 61 million people's lives in India

Osteoporosis, also known as the "silent disease," works quietly, gradually eroding bone strength and making people more vulnerable to critical fractures. According to the National Centre for Biotechnology Information, osteoporosis affects 61 million individuals in India, with women accounting for 80 per cent of those impacted.

Oct 24, 2023

High soft drink consumption makes bones fragile: experts

Orthopaedic experts claim that regular consumption of soft drinks, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle, are making bones fragile.

Oct 20, 2023

Health Byte: 10 tests for mother's to consider for optimal health

Mothers are always on their toes to take care of their children, family, and friends. However, when it comes to taking care of their own health, they tend to lag behind.

May 19, 2023

"Quit Sense" may help you quit smoking [Details]

Finding it hard to quit smoking? British researchers have developed a stop-smoking mobile app that senses where and when you might be triggered to light up and could help you quit.

Apr 14, 2023

Gum infection may lead to serious heart problem: Study

A gum disease called periodontitis can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad breath to bleeding and lost teeth, and now it is found that it could also lead to a serious heart problem, a new study has shown.

Jan 28, 2023

Researchers tests AI tool that predicts risk of lung cancer

Researchers tests AI tool "Sybil" that predicts risk of lung cancer with or without smoking history

With lung cancer the leading cause of cancer death around the world, researchers have tested an AI tool known as "Sybil" that accurately predicts its risk for individuals with or without a significant smoking history, a new study has shown.

Jan 14, 2023

Health Byte: Tobacco consumption causes osteoporosis, say experts

According to medical experts, prolonged tobacco consumption reduces bones' ability to maintain and repair and they get weak and prone to fractures, especially those above 40 years of age.

Oct 20, 2022

66 Percent of All Deaths in India Caused By Non-communicable Diseases: WHO [Details]

The NCD Data Portal, that was launched alongside a recent report by World Health Organization, stated that 60.46 lakh people died from NCDs in India in 2019.

Oct 1, 2022

Can vitamin D fight against Covid-19? Here's what experts have to say

In the wake of rising coronavirus cases across the world, current research explains the link between Covid-19 high mortality rates and its link with low vitamin D levels. Scroll down to know about the link between vitamin D and Covid-19.

May 17, 2020

President Kovind presents the Nari Shakti Puraskar on International Women's Day in New Delhi

International Women's Day: Meet the 15 achievers awarded with Nari Shakti Puraskar by Prez Kovind

The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, presented Nari Shakti Puraskar on the occasion of International Women's Day at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC) on March 8, 2020.

Mar 8, 2020

Why Vanessa Marquez, former 'ER' star, shot & killed by Police?

Vanessa Marquez, the California-born actress famous for her role in the television show ER, was shot and killed by police during a welfare check at her home in South Pasadena, California.

Sep 1, 2018

Summer skincare: 5 food items for better skin this season

With summer almost here, sunscreen is soon to become your best friend for not only every time you're stepping out, but indoors too. Yet they aren't the only thing you should swear by; try incorporating certain fruits, nuts and seeds in your diet to develop glowing, healthy skin!

Apr 23, 2018

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