Health News Archives
Fractures
Bone Density Tests Do Predict Women’s Fracture Risk
Largest, longest study ever supports screening and prevention of osteoporosis
Sticking With Meds Lowers Elderly Fracture Risk
Skipping osteoporosis drugs is top risk factor for injury, study finds
Health Tip: Help Prevent Stress Fractures
Take some precautions
Some Female Athletes Risking Weaker Bones
Swimmers, divers, runners have poorer bone density, research shows
Once-a-Year Bone Drug Lowers Fracture Risk
Reclast even caused death rate to fall in older users, study finds
Daily Calcium Does Protect Bone
Study finds it reduces fracture rate for those over 50
Bone Tests Cost-Effective for Elderly Men
Younger men with prior fracture could also benefit, study finds
Hip Protectors Won’t Prevent Fractures in Elderly
Nursing home residents not helped by cushioning devices, study finds
One Billion People Don’t Get Enough Vitamin D
Expert suggests recommended daily intake be boosted to help prevent disease
Ladder-Related Accidents Climb in U.S.: Study
Fractures most common injury, sending more than 136,000 people a year to ERs
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