Childhood obesity and diabetes may silently weaken bone growth, raising fracture and osteoporosis risk later. A study links ...

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Osteoporosis treatment was associated with lower mortality and hospitalization rates among people older than 80 who had suffered fractures, according to a study presented at the Endocrine Society’s ...

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Despite the risk of subsequent fractures in patients with osteoporosis, only approximately 20% of patients nationally receive the appropriate evaluation and treatment following a fragility fracture.

New research shows that a daily portion of prunes may slow bone deterioration and cut the risk of bone fractures. Older adults and postmenopausal women often experience a loss in bone strength. This ...

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Teenagers who are overweight or have diabetes are more likely to have weak bones later in life, according to new research.

Obesity and type 2 diabetes in adolescence can interfere with bone development, potentially increasing the risk of fractures ...

“Given it wasn’t a short-term trial, this comprehensive, well-planned study provides strong evidence that consuming small ...