bone health

Why women face double the risk of osteoporosis compared to men – Firstpost

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Why women face double the risk of osteoporosis compared to men – Firstpost

Osteoporosis has emerged as a significant public health concern in India, with alarming statistics revealing that approximately 61 million people are affected by the condition, of which 80 percent are women. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 30 percent of postmenopausal women globally suffer from osteoporosis, highlighting a pressing issue that requires urgent attention. … Read more

How Indians use an edible gum to keep cool in searing heat, and its other health benefits

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How Indians use an edible gum to keep cool in searing heat, and its other health benefits

Social media has been buzzing with posts about this unusual superfood – but what is tragacanth gum exactly? The gum comes from the sap of a thorny shrub, Astragalus gummifer, also called gum tragacanth milkvetch, that grows in deserts and mountainous regions of southwest Asia. It is dried into twisted ribbons that break into crystals … Read more