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Osteogenesis imperfecta in children: All you need to know

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is an inherited (genetic) bone disorder that is present at birth. It is also known as brittle bone disease. A child born with OI may have soft bones that break (fracture) easily, bones that are not formed normally, and other problems. Signs and symptoms may range from…

The Times of India · Apr 16, 2024

New federal safety rules on silica dust aim to protect miners' lungs

Addressing a problem first identified 50 years ago, federal regulators say stricter new rules to limit miners' exposure to silica dust are expected to finally go on the books on Tuesday.

WEKU · Apr 16, 2024

Exercise Lowers Heart Disease Risk By Reducing Stress; Depression Patients At Greater Benefits: Study

People with stress-related conditions such as depression reap the most cardiovascular benefits from physical activity, according to the latest study.

Medical Daily · Apr 16, 2024

The disease-busting hybrids that could bring back the majestic English elm

The tree all but vanished in the 1970s. Now, thanks to two amateur nature lovers, it may soon grace our landscapes again

The Guardian - UK · Apr 14, 2024

Top 5 infectious diseases: Severity and risks to know

Infectious diseases remain a significant public health challenge in India. An enormous number of Indians still die each year from infectious diseases, despite the fact that fatalities from noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise. As per data on the burden of communicable diseases, the overall number of deaths from…

The Times of India · Apr 14, 2024

Autoimmune triggers and how it affects gut health

The human body is wondrous and complicated— it has its own system of defence known as the immune system. Apart from several natural barriers that protect our vulnerable organs from external damage, our immune system also produces antibodies. These are proteins that interact and attack invading pathogens (antigens) with the…

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2024

Shania Twain’s weight loss journey: Benefits of liquid diet in losing weight

Shania Twain, a well-known Canadian singer and songwriter, has not only captured the audience's attention with her melodious tunes but has also inspired many with her weight loss journey. Facing health challenges due to Lyme disease and vocal cord surgery, Twain emerged stronger and fitter than ever before. One of…

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2024

India recorded 3.5 crore hepatitis B and C cases in 2022: WHO report

The findings of a new report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) have posed a big challenge for India. As per the report, India accounted for the second-highest number of cases of hepatitis B and C in 2022 after China, with 3.5 crore infections. According to the WHO's 2024…

The Times of India · Apr 13, 2024

Meningococcal disease warning ahead of predicted peak

A warning is out to be on alert for invasive meningococcal disease as people gather over school holidays, with cases tipped to rise in coming months.

AAP · Apr 13, 2024

CDC warns that measles spike poses a 'renewed threat' to the disease's elimination

So far this year, the U.S. has seen more than 120 cases of the highly contagious disease — more than double the cases for all of 2023. Still, chances of widespread transmission remains low.

WEKU · Apr 12, 2024