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Health - November 9, 2009
Study in mice reports success with drugs that inhibit estrogen
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How Safe Are Popular Reflux Drugs?
Health - November 4, 2009
Experts debate evidence linking acid-blockers to possible bone, heart problems
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Better Drug Emerges for Steroid-Induced Bone Loss
Health - October 29, 2009
Teriparatide outperforms alendronate for type of osteoporosis, study finds
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Cell Phone May Reduce Bone Density in Hips
Health - October 26, 2009
Keep mobile phones as far as possible from body, research suggests
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Exercise Boosts Bone Density in Breast-Feeding Moms
Health - October 8, 2009
Lactation depletes calcium stores, but working out can minimize risks, research shows
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Anti-Aging Drug Closer to Reality
Health - October 1, 2009
Scientists extend lifespan of female mice and thwart diseases of old age in both sexes
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Preemie Birth Could Mean Weaker Bones as Adults
Health - August 25, 2009
Small babies at risk for osteoporosis decades later, study finds
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Sex Hormone Levels Linked to Fractures in Men
Health - August 14, 2009
Testing for estradiol, testosterone and SHBG could predict those at risk, expert says
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New Bone-Building Drug Promising Against Prostate Cancer
Health - August 11, 2009
Monoclonal antibody denosumab counters effects of hormone therapy, study finds
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With a Broken Hip Comes Higher Risk for Dying
Health - August 4, 2009
Expert warns that consequences of osteoporosis go far beyond weak bones
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Forteo Approved for Drug-Related Osteoporosis
Health - July 24, 2009
For people taking glucocorticoid medications
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Health Tip: Who Gets Osteoporosis?
Health - July 13, 2009
Know if you're at risk for brittle bones
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Discovery Points to Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
Health - June 29, 2009
Researchers may be step closer to preventing kidney stones, osteoporosis
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Bone Therapy May Not Always Need Monitoring
Health - June 24, 2009
In older women, annual measurements are unnecessary, study finds
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Teens, Young Adults Need More Milk
Health - June 18, 2009
Consumption of bone-building dairy products declines in late teens, research shows
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Got Heartburn? A Caution About Your Proton Pump Inhibitor
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Sarah Baldauf
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Health - May 29, 2009
Prolonged use of these drugs carries a risk of osteoporosis and heart problems.
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Bryan Arling: On How You Can Build Bone Mass
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Bryan Arling, M.D.
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Health - May 19, 2009
What elderly women can do to minimize the damage of osteoporosis.
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Health Tip: Smoking and the Musculoskeletal System
Health - April 28, 2009
Those puffs affect more than your lungs
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Osteoporosis Drugs Might Not Raise Cancer Risk
Health - April 22, 2009
Two studies suggest bisphosphonates don't increase chances of esophageal tumors
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10 Things You Should Know About Alzheimer's Disease
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Sarah Baldauf
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Health - March 25, 2009
Dementia exacts a toll in cost and caregiver health—and some states will get walloped in coming years.
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Many Americans Fall Short on Their Vitamin D
Health - March 23, 2009
Recommended levels in foods need to be increased, experts say
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A Little Drink May Be Good for Your Bones
Health - March 18, 2009
Moderate consumption offers the most protection, study finds
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Fractures in Older Adults Up Death Risk
Health - February 3, 2009
Study finds all breaks, not just hip fractures, tied to increased mortality
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