Medical research

Scientists discover a protein that contributes to obesity

Weizmann Institute scientists have added another piece to the obesity puzzle, showing how and why a certain protein that is active in a small part of the brain contributes to weight gain. This research appeared today in Cell ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Ladies, take 5 steps to avoid osteoporosis

(HealthDay)—As the population ages, experts expect the number of women with the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis to surge.

Medications

Do pain relievers impede bone drug's efficacy?

New research published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research suggests that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are taken to reduce pain may block the beneficial effects of bone-protective drugs called ...

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