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Orthopaedics (also spelled orthopedics) covers conditions affecting bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and related structures. Care may involve rehabilitation, nonsurgical treatment or surgery, depending on the diagnosis.This guide explains common…

Stem cells are cells with two defining abilities: they can make more stem cells through self-renewal, and they can develop into more specialised cells under the right conditions. Scientists study…

Alcohol use in rural and urban India is a public-health issue, but claims about who drinks more or which communities suffer most need a dated, clearly defined dataset. Health risks…