Subscribe to this tag To Avoid Osteoporosis, Start Early
By
Nancy Shute
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Health - January 28, 2009
Easy precautions against bone loss include calcium and vitamin D.
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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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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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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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New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
Health - November 19, 2008
Structural abnormalities start early, researchers report.
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Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer
Health - November 11, 2008
But findings apply to postmenopausal women only, counters editorial
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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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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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Tamoxifen Cuts Fracture Risk: Study
Health - October 10, 2008
But the benefit disappears when breast cancer drug is stopped
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Vitamin C Protects Some Elderly Men From Bone Loss
Health - September 26, 2008
New study doesn't show same result for women, however
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Bisphosphonates Cause Rare Eye Inflammation
Health - September 24, 2008
Finding just latest in list of potential adverse events for bone-saving medications
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Celiac Disease in Men Threatens Bone Health
By
Adam Voiland
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On Men - September 19, 2008
JFK may have had an undiagnosed digestive disorder that can cause osteoporosis and other problems.
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Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients
Health - September 19, 2008
Hormone-deprivation Rx erodes bone, but meds like Fosamax can help, study shows
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Most Women With Osteoporosis Unaware of Raised Fracture Risk
Health - September 15, 2008
But lifestyle changes can lower risk, researchers note
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Powerful Antacid Drugs Raise Fracture Risk
Health - August 11, 2008
Proton pump inhibitors taken for more than 7 years quadrupled chance of hip breaks, study finds
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Bone Density Predicts Chances of Breast Cancer
Health - July 28, 2008
Researchers found higher levels raised risk of disease
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Health Tip: Risk Factors for Osteoporosis
Health - July 17, 2008
Signs that you might be at risk
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Do Antidepressants Make Bones Brittle?
Health - July 11, 2008
Studies suggest an increased fracture risk in people who take the medications
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Health Tip: Stop Smoking, Save Your Bones
Health - July 1, 2008
Cigarettes can harm skeletal health
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Heel Ultrasound Helps Detect Fracture Risk
Health - June 24, 2008
But expert says dual-energy X-rays still gold standard for measuring bone strength
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Raloxifene Cuts Risk of Certain Type of Breast Cancer
Health - June 11, 2008
And the benefits weren't limited to high-risk women, study finds
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Light Alcohol Consumption May Help Bones
Health - May 23, 2008
A daily drink cuts hip fracture risk and increases density, study finds
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