Low bone density or other risk factors? - It is generally assumed that low bone density indicates fracture risk. However, dense bones may not necessarily be sufficient to prevent hip fracture...

Organophosphates from pesticides lower bone density - Exposure to pesticides can significantly lower bone formation at tissue and cellular levels, according to an analysis of bone density in agricultural...

Bone density level not a key factor in fractures - The decrease in bone density that accompanies aging is only a small factor in the greatly increased risk of hip fracture in older life, researchers ha...

Alternatives to thyroid drugs - ...

Bone density improved by following your advice bone density improved - Two years ago, I had a bone densitometry test, which showed osteoporosis in the left hip. My doctor prescribed Fosamax and a calcium supplement. Tha...

Thyroxine and osteoporosis - Perhaps the biggest question question mark over long term thyroxine is its ability to cause osteoporosis. One study of long term thyroxine users show...

Thyroxine: no link with osteoporosis - I read with dismay the case study from P B about thyroxine (the most common medication for hypothyroidism) causing osteoporosis (WDDTY vol 7 no 3). W...

Thyroxine and osteoporosis - I am 54, and I have an underactive thyroid for which I take thyroxine. In 1989, I unfortunately allowed myself to be talked into taking HRT. The one...