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Older adults who lose weight may sacrifice bone mineral density
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 05, 2019
When older adults lose weight, they may also lose bone mineral density, putting them at an increased risk of fractures, say nutrition scientists.
High-dose, two-drug combo fights bone loss, fracture in osteoporosis
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 29, 2019
A combination of two osteoporosis drugs, one at high dose, significantly increases bone mineral density in high-risk osteoporosis sufferers.
Milk, yogurt best for bone health: study
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 02, 2013
Cream is not as effective as milk or yogurt in promoting bone health and combating osteoporosis, according to researchers. Low bone-density puts the elderly at an increased risk for osteoporosis and fractures...
Rethink frequency of bone density tests, investigators advise
Jan 20, 2012
Frequent bone density tests for senior women may not be needed, according to a new study.
New UK imaging technology could help identify osteoporosis risk
Oct 27, 2010
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed new imaging technology, which they said does a more complete job of detecting bone weakness compared to existing bone density and multidetector...