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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

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

Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment
Drug countered effect of endocrine therapy in premenopausal patients, study finds

Low Vitamin D Raises Women’s Hip Fracture Risk
Too many Americans aren't getting enough of the sun-sourced nutrient, researchers say

Childhood Dairy Intake Boosts Bone Health Later On
Teens who ate 2 or more servings a day as kids had higher mineral content, study finds

Powerful Antacid Drugs Raise Fracture Risk
Proton pump inhibitors taken for more than 7 years quadrupled chance of hip breaks, study finds

Bone Disease Test Shows Death Risk for Dialysis Patients
High alkaline phosphatase levels boosted mortality 25% in chronic kidney cases