Osteoporosis News and Research

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Study finds shorter reproductive lifespan tied to higher multimorbidity risk

Because of the aging of the ovaries, a woman's fertility gradually declines, and she eventually enters menopause.

1 Aug 2024

New tool developed to assess fall risks in older adults

An aging society has posed a new global problem, the risk of falling. It is estimated that 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 falls each year and the resulting injuries are becoming more prevalent.

1 Aug 2024

New tool helps identify older adults at risk of falling

An aging society has posed a new global problem, the risk of falling. It is estimated that 1 in 3 adults over the age of 65 falls each year and the resulting injuries are becoming more prevalent.

1 Aug 2024

Scientists solve long-standing puzzle about how breastfeeding women's bones remain strong

Researchers at UCSF and UC Davis solved a long-standing puzzle on how the bones of breastfeeding women stay strong even as they lose calcium to milk.

11 Jul 2024

Gut bacteria-metabolized equol shows promise in cancer prevention

Researchers reviewed how soy isoflavones are metabolized by gut bacteria into equol, exploring its role in cancer prevention and treatment. They examined the molecular mechanisms and gut microbiota involved to understand equol's anti-tumor effects.

11 Jul 2024

Decoding the significance of subnormal liver enzyme activity

Liver diseases are commonly diagnosed using serum enzyme assays, particularly for aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT), and 5'-nucleotidase (5'-NT).

3 Jul 2024

High-impact exercise boosts bone density without harming knee health in postmenopausal women

Study demonstrates that six months of high-impact unilateral exercise significantly improves femoral neck bone density in postmenopausal women without negatively affecting knee osteoarthritis progression.

2 Jul 2024

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Researchers analyzed genetic underpinnings of biological age gaps in nine organ systems using a large dataset from the U.K. Biobank, revealing organ-specific yet interconnected genetic architectures. Their findings may aid in understanding complex diseases and developing holistic treatments.

2 Jul 2024

Researchers identify key osteoporosis-related gene and develop new mouse model of the disease

Osteoporosis - weakening of the bones with age - affects millions worldwide, and this figure is increasing annually as the global population ages.

1 Jul 2024

Deep learning for early osteoporosis risk prediction

Osteoporosis is so difficult to detect in early stage it's called the "silent disease." What if artificial intelligence could help predict a patient's chances of having the bone-loss disease before ever stepping into a doctor's office?

28 Jun 2024

Study reveals the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide on fetal development

A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, provides new evidence on the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide (EO) on foetal development.

27 Jun 2024

Researchers identify key players in abnormal bone differentiation

A study conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions reveals the molecular events leading to osteogenesis imperfecta type V, a form of brittle bone disease caused by a mutation in the gene IFITM5.

27 Jun 2024

Study reveals exercise and GLP-1 RA combination preserves bone health during weight loss

Combining exercise with GLP-1 RA liraglutide results in significant weight loss while preserving bone health in adults with obesity.

27 Jun 2024

Prunes may protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, study reveals

Dairy isn't the only food that's good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.

25 Jun 2024

Gprc5a identified as potential drug target for treating osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a skeletal condition that leads to the weakening of bones, making them porous, fragile, and prone to breakage.

18 Jun 2024

Older women are different than older men. Their health is woefully understudied.

Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving physicians without critically important information about how to best manage their health.

18 Jun 2024

Nature and exercise: A combined approach to improving health outcomes

Health practitioners and fitness buffs have long known that regular physical activity offers numerous health benefits, including the prevention of chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, some cancers and osteoporosis.

13 Jun 2024

Chronic kidney disease may be linked with tooth loss in postmenopausal women

Kidneys play a critical role in overall health by removing waste products from the blood. When they fail to sufficiently filter out foreign elements, several serious, lifethreatening, medical conditions can result.

12 Jun 2024

Crinecerfont: A promising compound for reducing corticosteroid dependence in CAH patients

People born with the common form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia lack an enzyme in the adrenal glands needed to make the hormones cortisol and aldorsterone, which are involved in the body's response to stress and blood pressure regulation.

10 Jun 2024

Novel insights into the underlying, contributing, and direct causes of death in Australia

Coronary heart disease (CHD) was involved in 1 in 5 deaths in 2022 when using all of the information included on the medical death certificate, according to a new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) release revealing what Australians are most likely to die from.

8 Jun 2024

Osteoporosis News and Research

Latest Osteoporosis News and Research

Study finds shorter reproductive lifespan tied to higher multimorbidity risk

New tool developed to assess fall risks in older adults

New tool helps identify older adults at risk of falling

Scientists solve long-standing puzzle about how breastfeeding women's bones remain strong

Gut bacteria-metabolized equol shows promise in cancer prevention

Decoding the significance of subnormal liver enzyme activity

High-impact exercise boosts bone density without harming knee health in postmenopausal women

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Researchers identify key osteoporosis-related gene and develop new mouse model of the disease

Deep learning for early osteoporosis risk prediction

Study reveals the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide on fetal development

Researchers identify key players in abnormal bone differentiation

Study reveals exercise and GLP-1 RA combination preserves bone health during weight loss

Prunes may protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, study reveals

Gprc5a identified as potential drug target for treating osteoporosis

Older women are different than older men. Their health is woefully understudied.

Nature and exercise: A combined approach to improving health outcomes

Chronic kidney disease may be linked with tooth loss in postmenopausal women

Crinecerfont: A promising compound for reducing corticosteroid dependence in CAH patients

Novel insights into the underlying, contributing, and direct causes of death in Australia

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