Osteoporosis and natural remedies: - Osteoporosis and natural remedies: Fish oil containing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and GLA (gamma linolenic acid) is not only an effective safeguard a...

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...

Natural remedies that may be dangerous - These natural remedies may be good for some of us, but menopausal women should take them with caution.

Progesterone cream does not curb osteoporosis - A natural progesterone cream supposed to reverse postmenopausal osteoporosis is ineffective because it is not properly absorbed into the system. ...

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...

New drugs - New profits for old product - Most new drugs are simply old drugs with a bit of window dressing to justify double the price tag. Yet, the dangers multiply from these novel twists a...

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...