Bones

UK: Girl born with 30 broken bones survives

A British girl, suffering from a rare form of brittle bone disease, has survived against all odds despite being born with 30 broken bones. ...  

Both passivity and hyperactivity can damage knees

Both high and low levels of physical activities can speed up damage to the knee cartilage among the middle-aged, says a new study. ...  

'Bones found in Rajasthan canal are of Bhanwari'

New Delhi: Making some headway in the Bhanwari Devi murder case, the CBI has been told by the FBI that the bones recovered from a canal in Rajasthan were of the auxiliary nurse. Official sources said the American agency has conveyed to the CBI that the bones, which included the teeth and parts of skull, that were found from a canal in Jodhpur earlier this year, were that of 36-year-old...  

Prunes could help prevent fractures

London: They are known to be very effective against constipation. Now, a new study has found that prunes can also help post-menopausal women protect themselves from osteoporosis and bone fractures. Florida State and Oklahoma State academics found that by simply eating around 10 fruits a day can help suppress the breakdown of bones, which tends to speed as people age. According to the researchers, dried plums are far better than...  

Gelatin from humans could spice up sweets

Hong Kong: Gelatin derived from human beings could now spice up desserts and candies, replacing those of animal origin. Derived from the bones and skin of cows and pigs, gelatin is neither safe nor healthy as it can trigger infections, besides provoking a negative immune response in some people. Jin Chun Chen, associate professor in microbiology, Tsinghua University, Hong Kong, and colleagues are seeking alternatives for potential use in capsules...  

Bryan Adams to perform at World Cup

Mumbai: Popular Canadian singer Bryan Adams will be the only western artist to perform at the opening ceremony for the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup to be held in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The February 17th performance will fall near the end of Adams' India tour, which begins on Friday in Pune. Also, on the itinerary is Bangalore, New Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai. While the gala opening ceremony of the Cricket World...  

Osteoporosis: India's next big health worry

New Delhi: Almost one in three urban Indian women past the age of 45 has osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones fragile and fracture-prone. India, after China sees the most cases of osteoporosis in Asia. By 2050, half of the world's fractures will occur in India according to a startling new survey by the Arthritis Foundation of India. "It's a grave threat. It's expected that there will be about 36...  

Remains of riots? Bones found in Gujarat village

CNN-IBN's cricket experts review Delhi Daredevils' thumping win against Mumbai Indians in IPL 5 on Friday. ...  

National Wipes: What's making news today

Ranchi: India's cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday sought divine blessings before the World Cup starting from February 19. Dhoni went to Deori temple, situated on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur national highway, around 40 km from Ranchi and performed prayers. Dhoni makes it a point to visit the temple dedicated to the goddess Durga before any crucial series. Before visiting the temple, Dhoni visited the site where the 34th National Games ...

Beedi warning a bone of contention

The skull and bone warnings won't appear on cigarette and beedi packs now and Ramadoss is upset. ...  

For healthy bones, eat right

A healthy diet can prevent Osteoporosis, say experts. ...  

MP's Nithari or just hospital waste?

Hospital authorities are describing the remains as “bio-medical waste” and have denied any wrong doing. ...  

More human bones unearthed in Nithari

There are reports of more skeletal remains being found near the house of accused Moninder Singh Pandher in Noida. ...  

Officials uncover human remains at WTC

Workers recovered more human remains from several manholes as the city began a new search for September 11 victims. ...  

Bones of 'giant camels' found in Syria

Archeologists have unearthed bones of camels that were twice as big as today's species in central Syria. ...  

Drinking cola may weaken women's bones

Women who consume cola daily have lower bone mineral density than those who drink it once a month, say study. ...