Unhealthy lifestyle explains why more girls hit puberty early during Covid

IANS | August 4, 2023 1:09 PM

New York, Aug 4 (IANS) The number of girls diagnosed with precocious puberty -- when signs of puberty start before age 7 or 8 in girls -- increased during the Covid-19 pandemic due to potential risk factors such as increased screen time and less physical activity, according to a new study.

With 41 deceased donations impacting 110 lives, PGI Chandigarh wins national award

IANS | August 4, 2023 9:34 AM

Chandigarh, Aug 4 (IANS) With 41 deceased donations impacting 110 lives last year, the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has won the national award for Chandigarh as in the ‘UT with the highest number of deceased donors’ category for its contribution towards the promotion of cadaver organ donation.

Accidents amplify bone and joint problems in youth

IANS | August 4, 2023 8:58 AM

Hyderabad, Aug 4 (IANS) Every year National Bone and Joint Day is observed on August 4 highlighting on musculoskeletal disorders and developing strategies to improve the state of research, resources and sensitize the topic amongst public and governing authorities to develop cost-effective treatments for musculoskeletal disorders.