Routine blood test may flag hidden osteoporosis risk, study finds
Common blood test results may offer an early clue to bone loss, suggesting that alkaline phosphatase levels could…
New project aims to predict bone healing and reduce complications from fractures
Every year, nearly 10 million Americans experience a broken bone. A quarter of patients with lower leg fractures…
Encapsulated hormone therapy strengthens osteoporotic bones while avoiding side effects
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them brittle and prone to fracture. Taking the hormone…
Doctor tripped up by $64K bill for ankle surgery and hospital stay
Physician Lauren Hughes was heading to see patients at a clinic about 20 miles from her Denver home…
Yogurt’s impact on bone health falls short of fracture protection, review finds
Although yogurt is often praised for its nutrient profile, this review reveals that its real-world impact on adult…
Does yogurt strengthen your bones?
Despite its rich nutrients and probiotics, yogurt shows little impact on fracture prevention or bone strength, highlighting the…
Walking faster may protect your bones and prevent fractures
A large UK Biobank study reveals that simply picking up your walking pace could be a powerful, low-cost…
Curcumin activates SIRT3 to protect bone structure in diabetic mice
New research shows how curcumin’s molecular power protects bone cells from high-glucose stress, repairs mitochondria, and boosts antioxidant…
Bone fracture risk rises after women stop menopausal hormone treatment
A new study has found that the bone fracture protection women get from menopausal hormone therapy (MHT, also…