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Osteoporosis could be caused by irregular periods

...nstrual periods may be at high risk for developing osteoporosis in the future. There has been a way in which they ... place young women at increased risk of developing osteoporosis in later years."...

Possible benefits of Hormone Replacement Therapy

...for relief of menopausal symptoms or prevention of osteoporosis fractures, although other treatments are available for the latter. WEST researchers, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, studied 600 postmenopausal women who had recently had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemi...

Back exercises reduces Osteoporosis

Most commonly women suffer from osteoporosis after menopause. Specific exercises to strengthen the back have been found to protect women from osteoporosis-linked fractures.// Osteoporosis is common after the menopause and involves a reduction in bone density, which puts a woman at risk of disab...

Adequate intake of Vitamin D is essentia

...ial for healthy bones and teeth, and helps prevent osteoporosis and any bone related disease. Doctors believe that natural sunlight helps the body produce vitamin D.// Just10 to 15 minutes of natural sunlight three times a week should be adequate. But be warned many factors can reduce sunlight exposure, such as w...

Less exercise doesn't help prevent osteoporosis

...an't recommend gaining weight as a way of reducing osteoporosis risk. But they would like to find out how overweight people can lose some weight, while retaining some of the bone density advantages of abdominal fat. Carrying extra body weight strengthens bone by increasing the force on it. Doing vigorous exercise...

Osteoporosis and kidney stones gene marker identified

...people with kidney stones had a greater risk// for osteoporosis because of deficiencies in the way the body handle...covery may lead to insights into the cause of both osteoporosis and kidney stones as they found that those with AH also had lower than normal bone density in the sp...

First head-to-head trials of once weekly Fosamax and Actonel therapies

...oth bisphosphonates indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis in post menopausal women are co-marketed by Aventis and Procter & Gamble through the Alliance for// Better Bone Health. The trial called FACTs(Fosamax Actonel Comparison Trials), is being sponsored by Merck as a US-based study, as well as an internat...

Estrogen Patch is Safer than Pills for Heart

...ll to improve their general well being and prevent osteoporosis (loss of Bone). However the researchers looked at different modes of estrogen administration because oral medication has been shown to increase the levels of C-reactive protein, a marker for inflammation that is linked to heart attack and risk of st...

Teens' vitamin D deficiency an epidemic

...s them at risk for stunted growth and debilitating osteoporosis later in life. There's even evidence that chronic deficiency may be linked with some cancers, diabetes and high blood pressure say specialists. Youngsters with less intense year-round sunlight are especially prone to vitamin D deficiency, as are bl...

Teens break bones 'due to lack of milk'

...s critical to preventing the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis in later life....

Drug Found Effective In Reducing Vertebral Fractures In Women

...d that the drug strontium ranelate, for women with osteoporosis appears to be effective in reducing the risk for a...The study included 1,649 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and who suffered at least one vertebral fracture. The women received either the drug strontium ranel...

Exercise The Ideal Solution For Postmenopausal Women

... researchers included 50 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who were not on any medications and had no diseases that affect bone metabolism. These women participated in an exercise program twice a week for 26 months as well as two at-home exercise sessions each week. Researchers also studied 33 women who did ...

Epilepsy Drugs Found To Lead To Bone Loss

...women taking epilepsy drugs should be screened for osteoporosis and counseled about the importance of getting enough calcium and taking vitamin D supplements. Researchers also say they are not sure how epilepsy drugs might be leading to bone loss, but they speculate the drugs may impair the body’s ability to meta...

Treatment For Prostate Cancer Found To Increases Fracture Risk

...hus researchers conclude saying that screening for osteoporosis and interventions to prevent fractures should be implemented in standard care....

Alcohol Consumption Questioned

...Although the controversy remains about the risk of osteoporosis and alcohol consumption researchers say that their study lends weight to the growing evidence that moderate alcohol consumption is not detrimental to bone health in women....

Better Treatment Options For Osteoporosis

...y reported that the number of physician visits for osteoporosis increased four-fold between 1994 and 2003. However researchers say the treatment of osteoporosis has improved in recent years in association with the availability of new medications and they say th...

Easing Fears Among Asthmatics

...showing a link between oral forms of the drugs and osteoporosis in adults. Other studies have suggested a similar link between bone problems and the inhaled forms, but the evidence has not been conclusive. In the current research, investigators conducted a large population-based study of kids age 5 to 17, matchi...

Patients With Severe Hemophilia At Risk Of Developing Osteoporosis

...ore at risk // than other children for developing osteoporosis in their later years. But there is hope in preventing osteoporosis from hitting these children, say researchers. Hemophiliac children are now encouraged to do more imp...

Calcium-rich Diet Good For Youngsters

...m intake may protect themselves from bone loss and osteoporosis later in life, and they could even help ensure they reach their full potential in terms of height. Data from the study show most girls ages 9 to 13, only take in about 70 percent of the daily recommended amount of calcium and older girls those age 14...

Reducing Vertebral Fractures In Women

...d that the drug strontium ranelate, for women with osteoporosis appears to be effective in reducing the risk for a...The study included 1,649 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis and who suffered at least one vertebral fracture. The women received either the drug strontium ranel...

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