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Bone Health

Once Weekly Fosamax Tablet Effective Against Osteoporosis

Fosamax (generic name, alendronate sodium) is a drug commonly prescribed to treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.

March 11, 20103 min read
Bone Health

New Spinal Surgery and New Medication Among Discoveries Presented at Osteoporosis Conference

Researchers presented findings on several exciting new advancements in osteoporosis treatment at the meeting of the World Congress on Osteoporosis 2000 in Chicago, Illinois this June.

March 11, 20104 min read
Bone Health

Estrogen Replacement Therapy Helps Prevent Osteoporosis in Post-Menopausal Women

A recent study published in the October issue of Natural Medicine confirms several previous studies that suggest women who use estrogen replacement therapy after menopause are at a lower risk of osteoporosis than post-menopausal women who do not take estrogen.

March 11, 20103 min read

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Oral Contraception Increases Bone Density in Post-Menopausal Women

The results of a study published in the January 2000 issue of The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology showed that post-menopausal women who take oral contraception may significantly increase bone mineral density and decrease blood cholesterol levels.

March 11, 20103 min read
Bone Health

Researchers Investigate Once-Yearly Treatment for Osteoporosis as Alternative to Daily Medication

While a variety of drugs exist to help prevent or treat the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis, many people find the regimens or side effects of these medications to be bothersome.

March 11, 20104 min read
Bone Health

Researchers Determine Which Women Should Receive Bone Density Screening Exams

In a study of over 1600 women, researchers have identified three risk factors that contribute to high risk of osteoporosis : age, weight, and estrogen use.

March 11, 20103 min read
Bone Health

Stroke Increases Risk of Osteoporosis

Though stroke and the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis are usually thought of as two distinct health problems, an analysis of several studies finds a strong connection between them.

March 11, 20103 min read
Bone Health

Experimental Osteoporosis Drug Shows Promise, May Soon Be Available to Public

A new drug called Forteo (generic name, teriparatide) may soon be the first FDA approved drug that actually helps form new bone in patients with osteoporosis, a degenerative bone disease.

March 11, 20104 min read
Bone Health

Researchers Explore Link Between Low Bone Mineral Density and Stroke Risk in Women

Several risk factors for stroke have been clearly identified, including age, family history of stroke, smoking, lack of physical activity, and high blood pressure.

March 11, 20104 min read

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