Study Finds Vitamin D Supplements Do Not Reduce Risk of Broken Bones
Vitamin D supplements are widely prescribed and used to benefit bone health. However, definitive data on whether these supplements actually reduce bone fractures in the…
Osteoporosis
Levels of a Hormone Could Predict or Detect Bone Loss in Premenopausal Women
Physicians may be able to determine if menopause-related bone loss is already in progress or about to begin by measuring the level of a hormone…
Eating Prunes May Reduce Inflammation and Improve Bone Health
Study suggests daily prune consumption may reduce osteoporosis risk after menopause. A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial…
Men With High Levels of Body Fat Have Lower Bone Density and May Be at Risk for Osteoporosis
Men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density and may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels…
Sweet Coating for Sour Bones: Bridge-Burning Coating for Bone Implants
Osteoporosis is a leading global health challenge. Besides its own adverse effects, it also impairs the function of bone implants — normally made of a…
Statins Could Increase or Decrease Osteoporosis Risk Depending on the Dosage
A study by the Medical University of Vienna and the Complexity Science Hub Vienna shows for the first time a connection between the dosage of…
