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Stomach CT scans find osteoporosis

Doctors can use a patient's abdominal CT scans to also check for signs of the bone-weakening disease osteoporosis, according to a new study.

No evidence vitamin D good for bones

Older women shouldn't take vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent broken bones, and there's not enough evidence to say whether it would help anyone else either.

Capture the fracture

The theme for World Osteoporosis Day this year is “Capture the fracture” and the message is to capture the first fracture of and start treating their osteoporosis immediately.

Broccoli is good for the bones

A new study shows, for the first time, how the little-understood protein osteocalcin plays a significant role in the strength of our bones.

Alcohol may be good for bone health

Drinking one or two alcoholic beverages several times a week may improve the bone health of older women and reduce their risk for osteoporosis, a small study suggests.

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