World Heath Matters: Denmark: Weight loss without bone loss?
by Gary Finnegan: Rapid weight loss can lead to a loss of bone mass and an increased risk of bone fractures. A study by University of Copenhagen, Hvidovre… read more.
by Gary Finnegan: Rapid weight loss can lead to a loss of bone mass and an increased risk of bone fractures. A study by University of Copenhagen, Hvidovre… read more.
While the consequences of osteoporosis are worse in men than women – including death – older males are far less likely to take preventive measures against the potentially… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester: Rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an increased risk of no-warning heart attack, researchers reported on May 4, 2015 at ICNC 12 (International Conference on Nuclear… read more.
by Gary Finnegan: China is facing a major increasing in osteoporosis-related fractures, according to a new study which forecasts a doubling of fractures in the next 20 years.
by Bruce Sylvester: Paracetamol is not effective for treating neck and lower back pain, and it provides only slight relief for osteoarthritis, researchers reported on March 31, 2015… read more.
The first blood test for osteoarthritis could soon be developed, thanks to research by the University of Warwick. The research findings could potentially lead to patients being tested… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester: Results of a retrospective study suggest that, among middle-aged to elderly smokers, men have a higher risk than women of developing osteoporosis and fractures of… read more.
by Bruce Sylvester: Women using bisphosphonates with nitrogen, which are prescribed for osteoporosis and other bone conditions, appear to have half the risk of developing endometrial cancer compared… read more.
Scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered variations in an enzyme belonging to the immune system that leaves individuals susceptible to Ankylosing Spondylitis.
Asthma takes a backseat to other conditions with older women. Women over the age of 65 face numerous barriers to good health: an increased risk for obesity, greater… read more.
Australian researchers reveal that sudden, acute episodes of low back pain are not linked to weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind direction and precipitation. Findings… read more.
Australian researchers reveal that sudden, acute episodes of low back pain are not linked to weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind direction and precipitation. Findings… read more.
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