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Health News for Bones

HealthDay News: Bones

Xofigo Approved for Prostate Cancer

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug to help men with advanced prostate cancer whose disease has spread to the bones.
Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones: Study

A new combination drug therapy for osteoporosis appears to increase bone density more effectively than any treatment now on the market, according to the results of a small clinical trial.
Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease

Mutations in a gene involved in bone development appear to cause certain severe forms of bone loss, a finding that could lead to new therapies for the common bone-thinning disorder osteoporosis, researchers report.
Magnesium-Rich Food May Help Keep Kids' Bones Strong

Magnesium may be as crucial to children's bone health as calcium, according to a small, early study.
Study Looks at Vitamin D Needs in Breast-Fed Babies

Ideal amounts of vitamin D supplementation for breast-feeding infants are unclear, according to a new study.
Health Tip: Strengthen Your Bones

Working to build up bone strength will benefit you later in life, especially into your senior years when bone density naturally decreases.
Cartilage Gives Early Warning of Arthritis, Study Finds

Exercise-related damage in cartilage can help identify people with the earliest stages of osteoarthritis, a new study reveals.
New Method May Help Pinpoint Woman's Final Menstrual Period

A new formula to predict a woman's final menstrual period could help menopausal women fight bone loss and reduce their heart disease risk, a new study reports.
Certain Lifestyle Factors Linked to Arthritis in Study Patients

Smoking, obesity and diabetes are all associated with an increased risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.
Fit Kids May Dodge Fractures in Old Age

Physically active children may be at lower risk for fractures when they grow older, according to a new study from Sweden. The findings add to evidence that regular daily exercise can improve children's health now and in the future, the researchers said.

 

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