Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sleep deprivation linked to weaker bones
Women who don't get enough sleep may be putting their bones at risk, a new study found.
Nov 06, 2019
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News tagged with bone density
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Adults with undiagnosed Celiac disease have lower bone density, says first study on topic
Research by George Mason University College of Health and Human Services found that adults who likely had undiagnosed celiac disease (UCD) had lower bone density than the adults without UCD, although they consumed more calcium ...
Oct 17, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How babies absorb calcium could be key to treating osteoporosis in seniors
New research reveals the mechanism that allows breastfeeding babies to absorb large amounts of calcium and build healthy bones—a discovery that could lead to treatment for osteoporosis and other bone diseases later in life.
Sep 10, 2019
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Health
Vitamin D: How much is too much of a good thing?
When bare skin is exposed to sunlight, it makes Vitamin D, which is needed by our bodies to absorb calcium and ensure strong, healthy bones. With bathing suit skin exposure, it only takes about 10-15 minutes of sun exposure ...
Sep 03, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Bone strength could be linked to when you reached puberty
A new study from the University of Bristol has linked bone strength to the timing of puberty.
Aug 09, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Bone health management key in childhood cancer survivors
(HealthDay)—As part of a literature review, published in the June issue of the Annals of Oncology, recommendations are presented for the management of bone health in survivors of childhood cancer.
Aug 06, 2019
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HIV & AIDS
Lower than expected risk of bone density decline with Truvada PrEP
Researchers have shown that among users of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent against AIDS that includes tenofovir (Truvada), those with daily use—very high adherence—had only about a 1% average decrease in bone ...
Jul 15, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Do you need a bone density test?
Dear Mayo Clinic: I've never had a fracture or bone health issues. Should I still get a bone density test?
Jul 05, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A common chemical in these household items linked to osteoporosis, study says
There are a few household products we use everyday, but they could increase your osteoporosis risk, according to a new report.
Jul 03, 2019
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Women exposed to common antibacterial chemical more likely to break a bone
Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
Jun 25, 2019
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Bone density
Bone density (or bone mineral density) is a medical term referring to the amount of matter per cubic centimeter of bones. It is measured by a procedure called densitometry, often performed in the radiology or nuclear medicine departments of hospitals or clinics. The measurement is painless and non-invasive and involves minimal radiation exposure. Measurements are most commonly made over the lumbar spine and over the upper part of the hip. The forearm is scanned if either the hip or the lumbar spine can't be.
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