Why Your Body Weight Matters More Than Vitamin D for Bone Health
Researchers studied 120 women who had recently gone through menopause to understand how vitamin D affects bone strength. While vitamin D is important for …
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Can Vitamin D Supplements Make Bones Stronger?
Researchers gave some rats vitamin D supplements while others didn't receive any, then studied how their bones changed. They looked at the structure, density, …
Read MoreNew CF Drug Shows Bones Stay Stable After 3 Years
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion, and it often weakens bones. A new combination drug called ETI has been helping …
Read MoreHow Exercise Strengthens Bones by Improving Your Gut Health
Scientists are discovering that exercise helps prevent weak bones (osteoporosis) in a surprising way—by improving the bacteria in your gut. Your gut contains …
Read MoreBest Bone-Protecting Drugs for Breast Cancer Patients on Hormone Therapy
Women taking certain breast cancer medications called aromatase inhibitors often experience bone loss, which can lead to fractures. Researchers analyzed 17 …
Read MoreWhy Kids With Cystic Fibrosis Need to Watch Their Blood Sugar for Bone Health
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestion. As people with CF live longer thanks to new treatments, doctors are noticing they're …
Read MoreVitamin K2 May Help Prevent Bone Loss After Menopause
Researchers studied how vitamin K2, calcium, and vitamin D3 affect bone health in rats that had their ovaries removed (a model for menopause in humans). They …
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 MoreCan a Simple Sugar Help Fix Bones Weakened by Extra Weight?
Scientists discovered that being overweight and having weak bones might be connected through similar biological pathways in the body. They studied a natural …
Read MoreGood News: More People Have Healthy Vitamin D Levels in Japan
Researchers in Japan tracked vitamin D levels in thousands of people over 10 years and found something encouraging: fewer people have dangerously low vitamin D …
Read MoreBody Shape May Affect Bone Strength in Adults
Researchers studied over 10,000 American adults to understand how body shape relates to bone health, specifically looking at the lower spine. They used a new …
Read MoreWhy Extra Weight Can Weaken Your Bones
Scientists have discovered that carrying extra body weight doesn't just affect your waistline—it can actually damage your bones. This happens through several …
Read MoreKidney Transplants Help Fix Bone Problems in Most Patients
When people get a new kidney through transplant, their bones often get healthier. Researchers looked at 179 people who received kidney transplants over 9 years …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin B12 Really Help Your Bones? New Study Has Surprising Answers
Researchers looked at data from over 64,000 people to understand how vitamin B12 in our diet affects bone strength. They found something unexpected: more B12 …
Read MoreHow Fatty Foods May Weaken Your Bones Through Your Gut
Scientists are discovering that eating too much fatty food might hurt your bones in an unexpected way—through your digestive system. When you eat a high-fat …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Your Bone Strength
A new review of nutrition research shows that what you eat plays a big role in keeping your bones strong and preventing breaks as you age. Scientists found …
Read MoreCan Special Amino Acids Help Keep Your Bones Strong?
Scientists are investigating whether three special building blocks called branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)—found in protein-rich foods like chicken, eggs, …
Read MoreCommon Plant Compounds May Help Prevent Weak Bones
Researchers used advanced computer analysis to identify five plant-based compounds that could help prevent osteoporosis, a disease that makes bones weak and …
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 MoreBlood Pressure Drugs May Help Keep Bones Strong
Researchers studied how two types of blood pressure medications affect bone health in older Irish adults. They found that people taking a medication called …
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 Men and Women Need Different Amounts of Vitamin D and Calcium
A large study of over 11,000 people found that vitamin D and calcium affect bone strength differently depending on whether you're male or female. Researchers …
Read MoreVitamin D Pills Don't Strengthen Bones in Spinal Cord Injury
Researchers tested whether taking vitamin D supplements could help strengthen bones in people with spinal cord injuries, who often have weak bones. Over one …
Read MoreFoods With Phytates May Help Prevent Broken Bones in Older Adults
Researchers followed nearly 2,000 middle-aged and older adults for over 11 years to see if eating foods high in phytates—a natural compound found in seeds, …
Read MoreThree Ways to Fix Low Vitamin D Work Equally Well
Researchers in Armenia tested three different ways to give vitamin D supplements to people who didn't have enough of it. Some people took small doses every …
Read MoreWhich Supplements Actually Help Your Bones Stay Strong?
Researchers reviewed all the latest science on vitamins and minerals that affect bone health. They found that calcium and vitamin D are the most proven …
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 MoreYour Body's Clock Affects Your Bones: New Ways to Prevent Osteoporosis
Your body runs on a 24-hour internal clock that controls many processes, including how your bones stay strong. When this clock gets disrupted—like from poor …
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