Junk Food Linked to More Broken Bones in Adults
Researchers in China followed over 13,000 adults for 14 years to see if eating ultra-processed foods (like packaged snacks, instant noodles, and sugary drinks) …
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Why People With Parkinson's Have Weaker Bones
People with Parkinson's disease face a serious problem: their bones become weaker and break more easily, especially their hip bones. This happens because …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D in Food Help Keep Bones Strong?
Researchers looked at 14 studies to see if adding vitamin D to everyday foods like milk, cereal, and oil could help prevent weak bones (osteoporosis). Most …
Read MoreSkinny Teens May Have Higher Risk of Serious Hip Fractures
Researchers studied 22 teenagers who broke their hip bones (femoral neck fractures) and found something surprising: teens with lower body weight were more …
Read MoreEpilepsy Drugs and Bone Health: What You Need to Know
People with epilepsy take medications to prevent seizures, but some of these drugs may weaken bones over time. Researchers reviewed what we know about how …
Read MoreBirth Control and Broken Bones in Female Soldiers: What Research Shows
Researchers studied whether hormonal birth control increases the risk of stress fractures (tiny cracks in bones from overuse) in active-duty female military …
Read MoreWeight Loss and Bone Health: What You Need to Know
A new review examines how extra body weight and weight loss affect your bones. Researchers found that people with obesity actually have denser bones, which …
Read MoreDoes Losing Weight Hurt Your Bones? What Science Says
When people with extra weight lose pounds through diet and exercise, it's usually great for their health. But researchers want to make sure weight loss doesn't …
Read MoreCommon Stomach Acid Drugs May Weaken Bones in Older Adults
Researchers studied how a popular stomach medication called proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) affects bone health in older people. They followed 189 adults over …
Read MoreExercise Plus Good Food Helps Strengthen Bones After Menopause
When women go through menopause, their bones naturally become weaker and more likely to break. Scientists looked at 24 different studies involving over 2,200 …
Read MoreAnxiety and Weak Bones: What Scientists Found
Researchers studied nearly 3,000 people to understand if anxiety disorders make bones weaker. They found that people with anxiety were more likely to have …
Read MoreWhy People With Arthritis Get Weak Bones Faster
Researchers looked at 57 studies to understand why people with rheumatoid arthritis (a disease that causes joint pain and swelling) are more likely to develop …
Read MoreCan Calcium Pills Help Prevent Broken Bones in Older Adults?
Researchers looked at 23 different studies involving over 70,000 people aged 50 and older to see if taking calcium supplements could help prevent broken bones. …
Read MoreWhy Older Women With Weak Bones Fall and Break More Easily
Researchers studied 563 older adults who visited a falls clinic to understand how weak bones affect injury risk. They found that people with osteoporosis (a …
Read MoreWhy Some People With High Calcium Need Better Bone Checks
A common condition called primary hyperparathyroidism causes the body to produce too much of a hormone that affects calcium levels and bone health. Even when …
Read MoreWhy People With SBMA Get Weaker Bones and Break Easier
Spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy (SBMA) is a rare inherited condition that weakens muscles and affects how the body works. Researchers studied 109 people …
Read MoreNew AI Tool Helps Predict Bone Fractures in Older Women
Researchers used artificial intelligence to create tools that can predict which postmenopausal women are most likely to break bones in the future. By studying …
Read MoreEating for Your Gut May Help Keep Your Bones Strong
A large study of nearly 9,400 American adults found that people who eat more foods that are good for their gut bacteria—like fiber-rich plants and fermented …
Read MorePlant-Based Diets May Increase Hip Fracture Risk, New Study Shows
A large study of over 500,000 adults found that people following vegetarian and vegan diets may have higher rates of hip fractures compared to meat-eaters. …
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