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07 Nov
Vitamin D Supplements in Pregnancy Linked to Stronger Bones in Kids

Vitamin D Supplements in Pregnancy Linked to Stronger Bones in Kids

Women who take vitamin D supplements during a pregnancy may be giving their kids the legacy of stronger bones, new British research suggests.

Children whose moms took vitamin D supplements when pregnant had stronger, denser bones at the age of 7 compared to the kids of w...

07 Mar
Living Near Green Spaces Could Strengthen Your Bones

Living Near Green Spaces Could Strengthen Your Bones

Living close to trees and other greenery could be keeping your bones strong, a new 12-year study suggests.

Folks whose residences were near spots deemed "green" by satellite imagery tended to have better bone density than those who lived elsewhere, Chinese researchers fo...

17 Jan
Add Some Impact to Your Exercise to Keep Aging Bones Strong

Add Some Impact to Your Exercise to Keep Aging Bones Strong

Putting a little pressure on your bones during exercise or daily activities might pay off in stronger bones as you age, new research suggests.

The study focused on a crucial part of the hip joint anatomy called the femoral neck.

Finnish researchers found that large...

07 Dec
PFAS Chemicals May Harm Bones of Hispanic Teens

PFAS Chemicals May Harm Bones of Hispanic Teens

"Forever"PFAS chemicals appear to harm bone health in Hispanic teenagers, a new study finds.

The more PFAS chemicals found in the bodies of Hispanic adolescents, the lower their bone density was, researchers report in the Dec. 6 issue of the journal Environmental Res...

15 May
Bone Up on Osteoporosis & Your Bone Health

Bone Up on Osteoporosis & Your Bone Health

It's important to understand your bone health to avoid damage as you age.

Losses of bone mineral density and bone mass can cause weakening, potentially leading to a fracture, especially in the hip, spine and wrist.

Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease becaus...

27 Feb
Polluted Air May Speed Osteoporosis Bone Loss

Polluted Air May Speed Osteoporosis Bone Loss

Exposure to elevated levels of air pollutants is associated with bone damage in postmenopausal women, according to a new study that said the effects were most evident on the lumbar spine.

High levels of niitrogen oxides in air nearly doubled the effects of normal aging o...

01 Feb
Sleep Apnea Linked to Weaker Bones, Teeth

Sleep Apnea Linked to Weaker Bones, Teeth

People who have sleep apnea may have another issue to worry about -- weaker bones and teeth.

Known as low bone-mineral density, the condition is an indicator of osteoporosis and can increase the risk of fractures and cause teeth to become loose and dental implants to fa...

03 Jan
Doctors' Group Updates Guidelines on Treating Osteoporosis

Doctors' Group Updates Guidelines on Treating Osteoporosis

As millions of Americans born in the baby boomer generation are already finding out, bone loss is a common sign of aging.

And now experts at the American College of Physicians (ACP) -- one of the leading groups representing primary care doctors -- is issuing updated guid...

11 Oct
When Is a Fracture Potentially Deadly for an Older Adult?

When Is a Fracture Potentially Deadly for an Older Adult?

Researchers studying fractures in older adults found a higher death rate when those fractures were close...

11 Aug
Vegetarian Women at Higher Odds for Hip Fracture

Vegetarian Women at Higher Odds for Hip Fracture

Record numbers of people are turning to plant-based diets to take advantage of the many health benefits they offer, but this may come at the expense of their bones, a new study suggests.

Exactly what did researchers find? Middle-aged women who never eat meat may be more ...

04 Aug
Space Travel Speeds Up Aging, Weakening of Bones

Space Travel Speeds Up Aging, Weakening of Bones

Astronauts may go to space for weeks or months, and their bones can lose years in that environment.

Long periods in space can irreparably damage bone structure and cause parts of the human skeleton to...

03 Aug
Could One Type of Cheese Help Strengthen Your Bones?

Could One Type of Cheese Help Strengthen Your Bones?

Enjoying just two slices of Jarlsberg cheese every day may help stave off osteoporosis, a small Norwegian study suggests.

The protective effect of cheese on bone-thinning appea...

10 Jun
Another Smoking Hazard for Men: Brittle Bones

Another Smoking Hazard for Men: Brittle Bones

You can add more risk of broken bones to the long list of health harms that smoking poses to men.

Along with cancer and respiratory diseases, men who smoke have a significantly increased risk of

26 Apr
Calcium Supplements Could Spell Trouble for Older Heart Patients

Calcium Supplements Could Spell Trouble for Older Heart Patients

Seniors are often advised to take calcium supplements, but new research says the pills might significantly increase an aging person's risk of heart valve problems that contribute to heart failure.

People taking either calcium supplements alone or calcium with vitamin D h...

12 Jan
How Safe Is a 'Holiday' From Bone-Strengthening Meds?

How Safe Is a 'Holiday' From Bone-Strengthening Meds?

People on bone-protecting drugs often take breaks from them for a few years. Now a new study finds that a "holiday" from the medication risedronate (Actonel) may come with a slightly increased risk of hip fracture.

Researchers found that compared with a drug holiday from...

11 Jan
Four Factors in Midlife Predict a Healthy Old Age for Women

Four Factors in Midlife Predict a Healthy Old Age for Women

Examining a woman's health in midlife can predict her health decades later, researchers say.

Four specific factors -- higher body mass index (BMI), smoking, arthritis and depressive symptoms -- at age 55 are associated with clinically important declines in physical healt...

22 Nov
Vaping Could Weaken Your Bones, Study Finds

Vaping Could Weaken Your Bones, Study Finds

The evidence against vaping is mounting, and a new study now links e-cigarettes with an increased risk for broken bones.

Over time, vaping appears to increase the risk for fracture of the hip, spine and wrist by 46%, according to the findings. Researchers said these fra...

18 Nov
Protecting Your Skin From Sun Won't Weaken Your Bones: Study

Protecting Your Skin From Sun Won't Weaken Your Bones: Study

Most people know that sun-sourced vitamin D is good for their bones. So could avoiding the sun to reduce skin cancer risk weaken your bones?

A new study brings a reassuring answer: "Sun-protective" behavior -- wearing long sleeves, seeking shade or using sunscreen -- "wa...

12 Nov
Study Links Muscle Mass to Severity of Hot Flashes in Women

Study Links Muscle Mass to Severity of Hot Flashes in Women

Older women with muscle loss are less likely to have menopause-related hot flashes, a new study finds.

The loss of muscle mass and function (sarcopenia) is one of the most significant changes that occurs with age, and older women are at increased risk due to sex hormone ...

28 Sep
Osteoporosis Drug May Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay

Osteoporosis Drug May Keep Type 2 Diabetes at Bay

A drug widely used to treat osteoporosis might reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.

Taking the drug alendronate (Fosamax) for at least eight years could potentially reduce a person's risk of type 2 diabetes by more than half, compared to people never...

31 Aug
How Common Is Opioid Misuse Among Seniors After Hip Surgery?

How Common Is Opioid Misuse Among Seniors After Hip Surgery?

Many seniors who undergo surgery after breaking a hip continue to take opioids long after being released from the hospital, new research indicates.

After tracking nearly 30,000 U.S. older patients, investigators found that nearly 17% were still taking opioids as much as ...