News tagged with skeletal health


Study reveals potential immune benefits of vitamin D supplements in healthy individuals

Research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) shows that improving vitamin D status by increasing its level in the blood could have a number of non-skeletal health benefits. The study, published online in PLOS ON ...

Immunology created Mar 20, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study finds fat and bone mass are genetically linked

When it comes to body shape, diet and exercise can only take us so far. Our body shape and geometry are largely determined by genetic factors. Genetics also have an impact on our body composition – including soft fat tissue ...

Medical research created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Grandad's hip fracture a risk factor for osteoporosis

Has your paternal or maternal grandfather broken their hip on any occasion? In that case there is a greater risk that your own bones are more fragile as an adult. This has been demonstrated in a thesis at the Sahlgrenska ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 11, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Vitamin D in pregnancy critical for brain development, study says

(HealthDay)—Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy could hinder babies' brain development, impeding their mental and motor skills, a new study suggests.

Pediatrics created Sep 17, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Apple peel compound boosts calorie burning, reduces obesity in mice

Obesity and its associated problems such as diabetes and fatty liver disease are increasingly common global health concerns. A new study by University of Iowa researchers shows that a natural substance found in apple peel ...

Overweight and Obesity created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New study links healthy muscle mass to healthy bones, finds differences by gender

Researchers have long been aware that the progressive loss of muscle mass and bone density is a natural part of aging. But little work has investigated how muscle tissue affects the inner and outer layers of bone microstructure. ...

Health created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Japanese researchers show that acupuncture can improve skeletal muscle atrophy

A team of Japanese researchers will reveal study results Monday at the Experimental Biology 2012 meeting that show how acupuncture therapy mitigates skeletal muscle loss and holds promise for those seeking improved mobility ...

Medical research created Apr 23, 2012 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Vitamin D-fortified yogurt drink may lower risk of heart disease in type 2 diabetics

Daily intake of vitamin D-fortified doogh (Persian yogurt drink) improved inflammatory markers in type 2 diabetics and extra calcium conferred additional anti-inflammatory benefits, according to a recent study accepted for ...

Diabetes created Mar 29, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New study uncovers probable mechanism underlying resveratrol activity

National Institutes of Health researchers and their colleagues have identified how resveratrol, a naturally occurring chemical found in red wine and other plant products, may confer its health benefits. The authors present ...

Medical research created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 2 | with audio podcast

New method of infant pain assessment

Recently, the accuracy of current methods of pain assessment in babies have been called into question. New research from London-area hospitals and the University of Oxford measures brain activity in infants to better understand ...

Other created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Brief, high-intensity workouts show promise in helping diabetics lower blood sugar: study

Researchers at McMaster University have found that brief high intensity workouts, as little as six sessions over two weeks, rapidly lower blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics, offering a potential fix for patients who struggle ...

Health created Dec 12, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Popular whole-body-vibration exercise: not an effective therapy for the prevention of bone loss

Whole-body-vibration, a popular exercise which uses a vibrating platform, is sometimes advertised as being able to boost bone density. However, a one-year-study on healthy postmenopausal women has shown that it has no such ...

Health created Nov 14, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Study finds new pathway critical to heart arrhythmia

University of Maryland School of Medicine researchers have uncovered a previously unknown molecular pathway that is critical to understanding cardiac arrhythmia and other heart muscle problems. Understanding the basic science ...

Medical research created Oct 26, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast