Osteoporosis News
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Mediterranean Diet May Help Protect Bones in Postmenopausal Women
Following a Mediterranean diet may be good for bone mineral density and muscle mass in women after menopause.
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Seniors Don't Need Calcium, Vitamin D Supplements
It turns out there's little evidence supplements protect against hip fractures and other broken bones in older folks.
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Is a Common Shoulder Surgery Useless?
New research casts doubt on the true effectiveness of a common type of surgery used to ease shoulder pain.
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Teens Who Are Lazy Bones Have Weaker Skeletons
During crucial bone-building years of youth, physical activity is all-important
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Osteoporosis Fractures May Be Deadlier for Men
But women suffer more of these broken bones, researchers say
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Older Bones Benefit From Dairy Plus Vitamin D
The supplements boost absorption of calcium, researchers say
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Hip Fracture's Link to Early Death May Last Years
People over 60 face two to three times the risk of dying over next 8 years, study finds
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Some Seniors Don't Fully Recover From Hip Fracture
Geriatric experts cite need to set realistic expectations for the injured and their families
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Calcium Supplements May Not Be Heart Healthy
Another study shows link to poorer cardiovascular health from the pills, but can't prove cause-and-effect
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Injected Drug May Help Fight Osteoporosis in Women
Abaloparatide appears to reduce fractures better than the current drug Forteo, researchers say
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Researchers: Retract This Nitroglycerin Study
Investigation found that lead author fabricated data used to support the finding
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Soy Protein May Protect Against Osteoporosis
Getting plenty of soy protein from food, or taking soy supplements, could help protect older women from osteoporosis, early results from a new study suggest. WebMD explains.
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Hip-Fracture Surgery Risk Not Just Due to Age
Hip-Fracture Surgery Risk Not Just Due to Age
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Does Hopping Help Your Hips?
Hopping for 2 minutes a day can help bone health in older men, U.K. researchers say. But it's too soon to recommend that people try it at home, they add. WebMD has the details.
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Growth Hormone May Lower Odds of Fractures in Older Women
But researcher says high cost, need to get shots in clinics make it an unlikely osteoporosis treatment
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For Women, No Link Between Kidney Stones, Osteoporosis
But one stone increases odds for more, study found
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Even Slightly Overactive Thyroid Linked to Higher Fracture Risk
Study found greater chances of breaks in hip bones, spinal areas
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Could Weak Bones, Sudden Hearing Loss Be Linked?
In study, people with osteoporosis were at higher risk for deafness occurring over a few days
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Bone-Building Drug Strengthened Hips, Spines of Frail Women in Study
But stronger bones did not translate into fewer fractures in this elderly, high-risk population
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More Middle-Aged Americans Are Getting Hips Replaced
Over 10 years, rate of surgeries nearly doubled for those ages 45 to 64
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Surgery Not Better for Spine Narrowing, Study Finds
More conservative treatments worked just as well to ease back and leg pain
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Life Satisfaction Linked to Bone Health in Older Women
Good spirits may be as important as lifestyle habits, researchers say
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Statins Won't Help Protect Bones, Study Finds
But they don't raise the risk of fractures, doctor notes
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Is Milk Your Friend or Foe?
Instead of reduction in fractures, study suggests higher risk of heart disease, cancer
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Osteoporosis Screening Guidelines May Miss Younger Women at Risk
Current assessment methods were poor at predicting risk for those 50-54 in study
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