Health News Archives

Vitamin C Protects Some Elderly Men From Bone Loss
New study doesn't show same result for women, however

Bisphosphonates Cause Rare Eye Inflammation
Finding just latest in list of potential adverse events for bone-saving medications

Bone Loss Stable on Restricted Calorie Diet
Gradual weight loss over 6 months showed no apparent harm, study finds

Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients
Hormone-deprivation Rx erodes bone, but meds like Fosamax can help, study shows

Calcium Supplements Cut Blood Lead Levels During Pregnancy
Low-cost therapy reduces threat of transfer from mother's bones to fetus or nursing infant

Most Women With Osteoporosis Unaware of Raised Fracture Risk
But lifestyle changes can lower risk, researchers note

Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage
For sufferers of joint disease, finding could lead to preventive treatments, study says

Health Tip: Take Care of a Cast
Protect your injury and stay comfortable

Study Examines How Rheumatoid Arthritis Destroys Bone
Enzyme called Smurf1 acts as signaling partner that turns off building-block proteins

Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo
Zoledronic acid stabilized mineral density in premenopausal women, study finds