What Doctors Don't Tell YouExposure to pesticides can significantly lower bone formation at tissue and cellular levels, according to an analysis of bone density in agricultural workers. ...
A natural progesterone cream supposed to reverse postmenopausal osteoporosis is ineffective because it is not properly absorbed into the system. ...
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The injectable contraceptive Depo-Provera may cause a loss of bone density. America’s drugs regulator, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has added a new ‘black-box’ warning to the drug, highlighting the problems with its prolonged use.
A recent report further cripples the last vestiges of support for hormone replacement therapy as a must-have treatment for menopause.
It is generally assumed that low bone density indicates fracture risk. However, dense bones may not necessarily be sufficient to prevent hip fractures if there are other risk factors. A 1995 stud ...
Among all women, one hip fracture in eight is attributable to smoking, regardless of body weight, early menopause and physical activity, according to a new meta-analysis. ...
Chronic low level exposure to the toxic metal cadmium may decrease bone density and increase the risk of fractures, according to a new study. ...
New evidence suggests that eating lots of soya products while pregnant may increase the risk of breast cancer in female offspring. ...
Q My 59-year-old husband was prescribed Flixonase, an aqueous nasal spray for his asthma and sinus problems. After about 18 months, he started getting nosebleeds.
