Drugs that treat osteoporosis also can cause small risk of thigh bone fractures

Osteoporosis drugs have significantly reduced the risk of bone fractures for millions of people, but also have been linked to unusual fractures of the femur (thigh bone).

Dried plums could protect against radiation-induced bone loss

Exposure to ionizing radiation – through cancer therapy, for example – may lead to bone loss.

Does more vitamin D increase the risk of falls?

High doses of vitamin D do not appear to improve function in the lower extremities and may increase the risk of falling in seniors, a new study finds.

Low levels of vitamin D may increase risk of stress fractures in active individuals

Vitamin D plays a crucial role in ensuring appropriate bone density. Active individuals who enjoy participating in higher impact activities may need to maintain higher vitamin D levels to reduce…

Studies presented at IOF regional meeting find dramatically low levels of vitamin D

Vitamin D is mainly produced in the skin after exposure to sunlight, with additional small quantities derived from food sources.

Increasing vitamin D supplementation

Osteoporosis is one of the chief reasons why the elderly often suffer broken bones from relatively minor injuries.

Soy diet may prevent osteoporosis in menopausal women

The preliminary results of a study suggest that a diet rich in soybean foods and isoflavones may protect menopausal women from bone loss and osteoporosis.

Fast food linked to poorer bone development in early years

Greater access to fast food outlets is linked to poorer bone health, while access to more healthy specialty stores is linked to higher bone mass in young children, new study finds.

Nutritional needs for skeletal health change as you age, says new scientific review

Review issued in advance of World Osteoporosis Day shows how bone-healthy diets throughout life help to protect against osteoporosis in old ageWhether you’re young or old, the right nutrition can…

Neolithic skeleton reveals early history of rickets

Rickets has been identified in a Neolithic skeleton from the Scottish island of Tiree, making it the earliest case of the disease in the UK, according to research announced at the British Science…

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