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Bone cancer in children begins years before tumour is visible

September 5, 2018 Loknath DasBefore, Begins, Bone, Cancer, Children, In, Is, tumour, visible, Years

Scientists have discovered that some childhood bone cancers start growing years before tumours appear and get diagnosed. Ewing sarcoma is a rare cancer found mainly in bone or soft tissue of young teenagers as they grow, and is the second most commonly diagnosed bone cancer in children and young people. Researchers at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) discovered large scale rearrangements in Ewing Sarcomas and other children’s cancers, and showed that these can take years to form in bone or soft tissue. In Ewing sarcoma, two specific…

Sip on Green Tea: It Could Protect Those With Bone Marrow Disorders

February 9, 2017 SrijitaBone, Could, disorders, Green, It, Marrow, On, Protect, Sip, Tea, those, With

Love sipping green tea? You are doing wonders for your health. This elixir is loaded with miraculous properties that are not only good for detoxifying, weight loss, de-stressing and glowing skin but also in helping you fight the risks of several major diseases. Green tea contains natural agents like catechins, polyphenols and antioxidants that help in effectively carrying out various functions of the body, including fighting against harmful free radicals. It’s not without reason that health experts recommend including green tea in one’s daily diet. For first timers, it may take…

Obesity, Weight Loss in Adolescence May Cause Permanent Bone Loss

November 27, 2016 SrijitaAdolescence, Bone, cause, In, Loss, May, Obesity, Permanent, Weight

Teenagers who are obese as well as those who lose excessive weight may both be at risk of irreparable damage to their bones, a new study has found. Obesity has been previously associated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, but the study found that it can also affect the bone structure in childhood and adolescence. “While obesity was previously believed to be protective of bone health, recent studies have shown a higher incidence of forearm fractures in obese youth,” said lead author Miriam A. Bredella, Associate Professor at…

World Osteoporosis Day 2016: Foods That Can Lead to Bone Loss

October 25, 2016 Srijita2016:, Bone, Can, Day, Foods, Lead, Loss, Osteoporosis, That, to, World

Did you know: Osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually across the world, resulting in an osteoporotic fracture every 3 seconds? Dr. Manoj K. Ahuja, Fortis Hospital says, “Osteoporosis literally means porous bones. It is a disease wherein the density and quality of bones are reduced. As the bones become more fragile and porous, the risk of fracture increases. The loss of bone occurs progressively, and yet silently. More often than not, there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs”. “For people suffering from osteoporosis, bone loss outpaces…

World Osteoporosis Day 2016: Foods That Can Lead to Bone Loss

October 22, 2016 Srijita2016:, Bone, Can, Day, Foods, Lead, Loss, Osteoporosis, That, to, World

Soy protein in childhood may prevent bone loss in adulthood

October 16, 2016 SrijitaAdulthood, Bone, childhood, In, Loss, May, Prevent, Protein:, Soy

Move over milk, soy protein isolate early in life might be what’s needed for strong, healthy bones in adulthood, researchers say. The findings showed that giving children a diet high in soy protein isolate can protect against serious bone loss during adulthood as well as help ensure overall better bone quality. “Appropriate early-life nutrition can optimise peak bone mass,” said Jin-Ran Chen, researcher at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Consumption of soy foods has a variety of health benefits, including amelioration of bone loss…