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...

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 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...

Agonists: A drug group that may be a killer - There’s something rotten about a drug group known as the agonists. There are agonists for Parkinson’s disease, appetite suppression, and migraine. T...

Osteoporosis: The effective way of treating it without drugs - Women who want to strengthen their bones, especially after menopause, should supplement with potassium citrate for 12 months. It’s proven to improve...

Steroids for cancer patients - Patients with advanced cancer are being given steroids without monitoring or any clear benefit. ...

Cancer Pressure Group: Another front for a drug company - Things aren’t quite as they seem at cancer pressure group Cancer United, which is being launched today in Brussels. It describes itself as a pioneeri...