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Is walking really bad for your knees? Hyderabad neurologist explains the truth behind this common mythContrary to popular belief, resting a painful knee can worsen stiffness and muscle atrophy. Neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar explains that move...30 Jan, 2026, 12.32 PM IST- Shah Rukh Khan explains his sleep pattern and muscle-building strategy. Here's how much he sleeps and what science saysShah Rukh Khan recently discussed his unconventional sleep schedule, revealing that he sleeps 5–6 hours a night and sometimes only four, bu...10 Dec, 2025, 05.26 PM IST
- US FDA approves Novartis' gene therapy for rare muscle disorderThe US FDA has approved Novartis' new gene therapy, Itvisma, which is for patients aged two and above with spinal muscular atrophy. Itvisma...25 Nov, 2025, 08.19 AM IST
- 5 overlooked hand symptoms that may point to artery blockagesBlocked arteries can manifest in subtle hand symptoms long before critical events like heart attacks. Sharp pain, finger discoloration, and...24 Sep, 2025, 07.02 PM IST
- Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to grow crops, study water bears at space station next monthIndian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will conduct seven experiments at the International Space Station during the Axiom Mission-4. These expe...21 Apr, 2025, 05.11 PM IST
- SC stays order asking Centre to procure drugs for patient with rare disorderThe Supreme Court has temporarily stayed a Kerala High Court order directing the Centre to provide additional funds for a patient's expensi...26 Feb, 2025, 01.41 PM IST
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Indira Gandhi Institute to offer free treatment for childrenKarnataka launched free treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health in Bengaluru. The initia...14 Nov, 2024, 08.55 PM IST
- Rs 17 crore for a single dose: Why Zolgensma is world's most expensive medicineThe high cost of Zolgensma, a one-time gene therapy used to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in children under two, is to limited patien...08 Nov, 2023, 02.46 PM IST
- Researchers reveal gene that increases muscular strength during exerciseThe study showed how different types of exercise change the molecules in our muscles, resulting in the discovery of the new C18ORF25 gene t...27 Jul, 2022, 05.12 PM IST
- Doglight at the end of tunnel visionWhen a 14-year-old poodle came to vets in Wiltshire, her human companion complained about her 'abnormal behaviour' outdoors. Ultraviolet li...03 Jun, 2022, 01.02 AM IST
- Hop on the bicycle: Study shows that cycling for 35 mins, 3 times a week, can help myotonic dystrophy patients regain mobilityThe study also found that participants had increased muscle mass after cycling.12 Apr, 2022, 04.28 PM IST
- Donation call: Rs 4 crore in 1 week can save Ayaansh7 days left to save Ayaansh with 4 crore: Donate on ImpactGuru.21 May, 2021, 12.11 PM IST
- Drug for spinal muscular atrophy disease already exempt from import duty: FMGiving a clarification on the issue raised by Congress Vivek K Tankha during Zero Hour on March 17, Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha said the memb...19 Mar, 2021, 01.28 PM IST
- Sleep to get rich: NASA & ESA project will give people Rs 13 lakh to lie in bed for 60 daysThe scientists want to study how weightlessness affects the human body.29 Mar, 2019, 05.16 PM IST
- Novel drug shows hope for infants with muscle diseaseNew York, Dec 7 (IANS) A new experimental drug may have the potential to improve the quality of life for infants suffering from a rare, let...07 Dec, 2016, 05.00 PM IST
- Yoga may help astronauts fight spinal stiffnessNew York, Oct 26 (IANS) Yoga offers a promising approach to fight spinal stiffness and reduced mobility that astronauts on long missions in...26 Oct, 2016, 02.39 PM IST
- ISS to be equipped with expandable habitat for first timeDuring its two-year test mission, astronauts will enter the module for a few hours several times a year to retrieve sensor data and assess ...09 Apr, 2016, 12.20 PM IST
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