Health News Archives

Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries
MRI scans show knuckle, wrist and bone damage that could develop into early osteoarthritis

New Scan Spots Beginning of Bone Problems in Anorexics
Structural abnormalities start early, researchers report

Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D
The supplements can help prevent stress fractures, experts say

Alcohol Abuse Can Damage Bones
It interferes with bone metabolism and bone mass maintenance, study finds

Falls Are Leading Cause of Injury to Seniors
But orthopedists say a home safety review could cut odds of fractures in those over 65

Consumer Group Seeks FDA Ban on Avandia
Public Citizen cites liver failure deaths, other risks of adverse events for diabetes drug

New Drug May Strengthen Women’s Bones
In study, denosumab outperformed a standard osteoporosis therapy

Osteoporosis Meds Linked to Heart Problem
Bisphosphonates may up rate of serious atrial fibrillation, review finds

Heart Failure Raises Risk of Fractures
Researchers say finding calls for better osteoporosis screening, treatment in these patients

Vitamin K Doesn’t Slow Bone Loss
But high doses may protect against fractures, cancer, study suggests