Menopause. Suddenly, the topic is everywhere in the headlines, in our news feeds, on podcasts. Until recently, this normal life stage marking the end of a woman's reproductive years was discussed only in certain circles, ...
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In a global breakthrough published in Nature Genetics, researchers have successfully mapped the cells and genes that regulate bone formation and loss at an unprecedented scale and discovered the critical role that blood vessel ...
Jul 10, 2026
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One in four Canadians is a caregiver—often taking on the role overnight, with little time to prepare for what comes next. Sharon Tonner-Clarkson, a patient family partner (PFP) at Unity Health Toronto, knows that reality ...
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Early menopause affects 1 in 14 women ages 30 to 49 living in low- and middle-income countries, according to a pooled data analysis of its prevalence in 44 nations published in the open-access journal BMJ Global Health. The ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition that causes people to age at a much faster rate, offering fresh insights into the aging process. The study shows for the first time how a "biological clock" present in every ...
Jun 30, 2026
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A new study presents an artificial intelligence system that scans images of the retina to detect signs of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, gout, osteoporosis and thyroid disease in seconds. The program—called ...
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Each year, doctors treat more than 6 million bone fractures in the United States. And while it takes only a few seconds for a bone to break, the processes that keep your bones strong and allow them to heal take place continuously ...
Jun 28, 2026
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For years, many people have taken calcium and vitamin D supplements to help keep their bones strong as they age. Walk into any pharmacy or supermarket and you'll find shelves full of products promising to support bone health, ...
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Women on menopausal hormone therapy face a decreased risk of low bone mineral density compared with those not using it, according to a study presented at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago.
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Oral corticosteroids (OCSs) are widely used and effective in the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, asthma and autoimmune diseases. They work by reducing inflammation, relieving pain and calming ...
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