The Government of India has intensified its efforts to address health issues linked to air pollution by combining expert medical guidance, climate-health planning, public awareness campaigns, and clean air initiatives. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reaffirmed this commitment in Parliament, highlighting a multi-pronged strategy focused on prevention,…
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Telomere Genetics Key to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Risk
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive lung disease characterised by scarring of lung tissue, causing breathlessness, chronic cough, and reduced life expectancy. Recent genetic research highlights that both rare and common variants, particularly those affecting telomere length, significantly influence IPF risk. Genetic Insights into IPF Researchers analysed whole-genome sequencing…