A link between tequila and osteoporosisResearchers in Mexico have raised the possibility of a new treatment for osteoporosis based on an extract from the plant that is the source of Mexico’s well known spirit drink, tequila.…
Vitamin D supplements in pregnancy make no difference to bone strength of babies Vitamin D supplements taken by pregnant women have no significant effect on the bone strength of their babies, according to the results of a study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.…
Chronic Kidney Disease – Mineral and Bone Disorder: pathophysiology and treatment How the pathophysiological mechanisms behind development of Chronic Kidney Disease - Mineral and Bone Disorder can be managed, using appropriate therapeutic interventions to prevent complications.…
Calcium supplements do not reduce risk of fractures Increasing calcium intake beyond a normal balanced diet does not prevent fractures, according to two studies published in The BMJ.…
Commercial ties may fuel unnecessary osteoporosis treatment The rising numbers of people taking up the recommendations of calcium and vitamin D supplements to prevent and treat osteoporosis may be doing themselves more harm than good, according to an analysis in the BMJ.…
Researchers use denosumab to stimulate beta cell proliferation Scientists have highlighted the potential for repurposing denosumab, an osteoporosis drug, to treat diabetes and stimulate beta-cell replication.…
High heels shown to be high riskThey may look fantastic, but evidence shows that wearing high heels is bad for your health.…
Cracking your knuckles will do you no harmScientists have used an MRI scanner to observe what happens when you crack your knuckles — a process that does not seem to cause ill health effects.…
Osteoporosis drug shows promise as COPD treatment Repurposing the bisphosphonate bone drug alendronate relieves symptoms of emphysema associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by targeting alveolar macrophages, according to a study in mice…
Low and high levels of vitamin D associated with cardiovascular deaths, study suggests The association between cardiovascular disease mortality and vitamin D levels has been investigated in an observational study.…
