Bone density News

“Daily soft drink consumption is associated with a high risk of fractures in adults,” said experts. 

Bone health is critical to overall health and quality of life According to World Health Organization figures, around 30% of postmenopausal suffer from osteoporosis Women should discuss the need for regular bone density tests with their doctors, especially as they age

Apples are nutritional powerhouse Apples play a significant role in the overall dietary intake Apple helps prevent bone disorders.

Researchers believe bisphosphonates may alter bone marrow lesions, and thereby could improve pain in OA and halt its progression Alternatively, they could also alter the mechanical properties of bone, thereby potentially contributing to detrimental effects Measurements in bone marrow lesion volume were taken when they first started on bisphosphonate and then a year later

Humans can contract the bacteria through the consumption of infected milk, beef and produce fertilised by cow manure.

Rickets is a disease that leads to softening and weakening of bones in children due to Vitamin D deficiency.  

Females just seemed more impacted: In total, they had more than 70 biological processes altered compared to males who had closer to 50, the researchers report.

Further, early bone loss and serotonin deficiency in Alzheimer's may tell us something very important about how we approach diagnosis and treatment, the researchers noted.

The changes in the mechanical properties of the bone were measured using the stiffness or rigidity index, a variable that is directly related to the bone density of the calcaneus.

As the bones become thinner with age, the older you are, the greater your risk of osteoporosis – a common disease of the bone.

As per a recent study, increasing calcium intake through dietary sources or supplements is unlikely to improve bone health or prevent fractures in older people.