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Health Tip: Bones, Muscles and Aging
Health
- January 2, 2009
Exercise can help prevent age-related decline
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Surgeons Often Are Blamed When Hip Replacements Fail
Health
- January 2, 2009
Consumers urged to pay more attention to choosing the doctor, not the device
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Study Links Osteoporosis Drugs to Jaw Trouble
Health
- January 1, 2009
Condition marked by pain, swelling, loose teeth and exposed bone
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Osteoporosis Drug Prompts Increase in Certain Bone Cells
Health
- December 31, 2008
Scientists not sure if finding points to potential problems; maker stands by medication
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Study Shows Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis
Health
- December 23, 2008
Women who did weight-bearing sports such as swimming had greater bone density in menopause
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Most Kids With Type 1 Diabetes Lack Vitamin D
Health
- December 19, 2008
Deficiency can increase bone fracture risk, researchers say
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Fruits and Veggies May Strengthen Bones
Health
- December 12, 2008
Could join calcium and vitamin D in fight against osteoporosis, study finds
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Returning to the Road Tricky After Injury
Health
- December 10, 2008
Orthopedic surgeons offer tips on knowing when you're ready to drive again
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2 Diabetes Drugs Double Fracture Risk in Women
Health
- December 10, 2008
Both Avandia and Actos lower bone density, new analysis shows
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Higher Chemo Drug Dose Prolongs Lives of Leukemia Patients
Health
- December 4, 2008
Side effects similar to those seen with standard dose of daunorubicin, study shows
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CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis
Health
- December 2, 2008
Abdominal scan checks bone mineral density with no additional radiation, minimal cost
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Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries
Health
- December 1, 2008
MRI scans show knuckle, wrist and bone damage that could develop into early osteoarthritis
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New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
Health
- November 19, 2008
Structural abnormalities start early, researchers report.
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Health Buzz: Bone Marrow Stem Cells to Cure AIDS and Other Health News
Health
- November 14, 2008
A vaccine's power to stop genital warts in men; 5 reasons women still need to take vitamin D
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Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D
Health
- November 7, 2008
The supplements can help prevent stress fractures, experts say.
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Alcohol Abuse Can Damage Bones
Health
- November 6, 2008
It interferes with bone metabolism and bone mass maintenance, study finds
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Falls Are Leading Cause of Injury to Seniors
Health
- November 2, 2008
But orthopedists say a home safety review could cut odds of fractures in those over 65
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Consumer Group Seeks FDA Ban on Avandia
Health
- October 30, 2008
Public Citizen cites liver failure deaths, other risks of adverse events for diabetes drug
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New Drug May Strengthen Women's Bones
Health
- October 27, 2008
In study, denosumab outperformed a standard osteoporosis therapy
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Osteoporosis Meds Linked to Heart Problem
Health
- October 27, 2008
Bisphosphonates may up rate of serious atrial fibrillation, review finds
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Heart Failure Raises Risk of Fractures
Health
- October 20, 2008
Researchers say finding calls for better osteoporosis screening, treatment in these patients
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Vitamin K Doesn't Slow Bone Loss
Health
- October 16, 2008
But high doses may protect against fractures, cancer, study suggests
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Avoiding Nancy Reagan's Bad Breaks
By January W. Payne -
Health
- October 16, 2008
Besides strengthening bones, it's important to prevent falls.
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Tamoxifen Cuts Fracture Risk: Study
Health
- October 10, 2008
But the benefit disappears when breast cancer drug is stopped
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Prostate Meds Not Tied to Increased Hip Fracture Risk
Health
- October 7, 2008
But long-term effects of hormone-blocking drugs still need review, study finds
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