"osteoporosis"

Vitamin D plays a vital role in bone health, calcium absorption, muscle function, and immunity. Experts warn deficiency remains common despite abundant sunlight, while excessive supplementation may pose health risks. Moderate sun exposure, diet, and medical guidance are recommended for maintaining healthy vitamin D levels

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla studied bone loss, radiation, and tardigrades aboard the ISS during the Axiom-4 mission. His experiments aim to improve space health and treat diseases like osteoporosis and muscle loss on Earth, while testing life-supporting organisms in space

Vitamin D helps prevent bone thinning, has anti-inflammatory effects, and protects women against arthritis.

Stating that the findings of the study were significant, experts suggest that regular monitoring of both diabetes and bone health should be done to delay the possible complications.

There are 1.5 million osteoporosis cases identified in men due to lack of calcium, genetics and other factors.

Fortified rice, wheat flour, and double fortified salt are the key substances that aim to tackle anemia and micro nutrient deficiencies in India because a large population of adolescents and women in reproductive age groups are anaemic.

"The technology can help make these calcitonin drugs safer and more effective," said Elizabeth Topp, Professor, Purdue University in the US.

In the 25-year follow-up, the researchers analysed the association of body mass index (BMI) at the age of 58 with the risk of early hip fracture up until the age of 70.