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Timing, Dosage of HRT Affect Chances of Heart Trouble (HealthDay)
1 Oct 2008 at 10:46pm
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Oct. 1 (HealthDay News) -- The largest observational study of hormone replacement therapy since the landmark Women's Health Initiative finds that how and when women take hormone replacement therapy affects their heart attack risk.

Danish study finds HRT does not raise heart attack (Reuters)
30 Sep 2008 at 6:02pm
Reuters - Women who take hormone replacement therapy to treat menopause symptoms do not have a higher than usual risk of heart attack, especially if they use a cream or skin patch or take "cyclic" hormone combinations, Danish researchers reported on Tuesday.

Vitamin C Protects Some Elderly Men From Bone Loss (HealthDay)
26 Sep 2008 at 10:46pm
HealthDay - FRIDAY, Sept. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Eating fruits and vegetables can help elderly men guard against the bone loss that can lead to hip fractures, Tufts University researchers report.

NPS Pharma says Glaxo stops osteoporosis drug study (Reuters)
25 Sep 2008 at 5:15pm
Reuters - NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc said its partner GlaxoSmithKline decided to prematurely stop a mid-stage study of an osteoporosis drug that was being developed under a collaboration agreement between the firms, sending its shares down more than 15 percent.

Bisphosphonates Cause Rare Eye Inflammation (HealthDay)
24 Sep 2008 at 10:47pm
HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, Sept. 24 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors can now add inflammatory eye disease to the list of potential side effects from the bone medications known as bisphosphonates.

Bone Loss Stable on Restricted Calorie Diet (HealthDay)
23 Sep 2008 at 10:47pm
HealthDay - TUESDAY, Sept. 23 (HealthDay News) -- Overweight adults who eat a low-calorie diet that includes proper nutrition can lose weight and fat without experiencing significant bone loss, a new study says.

Drug Can Slow Bone Loss in Prostate Cancer Patients (HealthDay)
19 Sep 2008 at 10:46pm
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Men receiving hormone-deprivation therapy for advanced but localized prostate cancer can develop bone loss as a side effect of the treatment.

Calcium Supplements Cut Blood Lead Levels During Pregnancy (HealthDay)
18 Sep 2008 at 10:46pm
HealthDay - THURSDAY, Sept. 18 (HealthDay News) -- High daily doses of calcium supplements may reduce lead levels in the blood of pregnant women and cut down on fetal and infant exposure, a new report suggests.

New Merck osteoporosis drug boosts bone density (AP)
16 Sep 2008 at 12:06pm
AP - A new type of osteoporosis drug being developed by Merck & Co. increased bone density over two years in postmenopausal women with mild osteoporosis, the company reported Tuesday.

Most Women With Osteoporosis Unaware of Raised Fracture Risk (HealthDay)
15 Sep 2008 at 10:47pm
HealthDay - MONDAY, Sept. 15 (HealthDay News) -- A new large global survey reveals that more than half of women who suffer from osteoporosis do not perceive themselves to be at a higher risk for experiencing a fracture.

Vitamin D Deficiency Common In Patients With IBD, Chronic Liver Disease
5 Oct 2008 at 11:00pm
Researchers have found patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease were at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of regular Vitamin D checkups in the evaluation of patients with certain digestive diseases.

Calorie Restriction Does Not Appear To Induce Bone Loss In Overweight Adults
27 Sep 2008 at 7:00am
Young adults who follow a diet that is low in calories but nutritionally sound for six months appear to lose weight and fat without significant bone loss, according to a new article.

Weight Loss Surgery May Be Associated With Bone Loss
26 Sep 2008 at 4:00pm
Weight loss surgery may be linked to deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D and bone loss, according to a new study.

New Guideline For Drug Treatment Of Men And Women With Osteoporosis Or Low Bo...
14 Sep 2008 at 11:00pm
The American College of Physicians has released a new clinical practice guideline on drug treatment of osteoporosis or low bone density to prevent fracture in men and women.

Osteoporosis: Calcium And Exercise To Strengthen The Bones -- Do You Get Enough?
14 Sep 2008 at 7:00am
A stumble, a fall -- a broken bone: many older people are afraid of this happening. The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care has published information about how you can protect yourself. Research shows that regular adequate intake of calcium and exercise can strengthen the bones. But many people do not know whether they are getting enough calcium in their diets.

Calcium During Pregnancy Reduces Harmful Blood Lead Levels, Study Finds
12 Sep 2008 at 7:00am
Pregnant women who take high levels of daily calcium supplements show a marked reduction in lead levels in their blood, suggesting calcium could play a critical role in reducing fetal and infant exposure.

That Tastes ... Sweet? Sour? No, It's Definitely Calcium!
21 Aug 2008 at 10:00am
Chemists are reporting a discovery that could expand the palate of human tastes, such as sweet, sour or salty, to include a new flavor that could be called "calcium."

Childhood Dairy Intake May Improve Adolescent Bone Health
13 Aug 2008 at 10:00pm
Dairy is recognized as a key component of a healthy, balanced diet. However, until recently it was unclear how long-term dairy intake contributes to the many aspects of bone health in children, including bone density, bone mineral content and bone area. A new study soon to be published in the Journal of Pediatrics investigates the effect of childhood dairy intake on adolescent bone health.

Accelerated Bone Turnover Remains After Weight Loss
30 Jul 2008 at 1:00am
When a person is losing a significant amount of weight, they expect to notice changes in their body. However, they may overlook changes happening in their bones. In a new study, a University of Missouri researcher and collaborators at the University of Kansas found that the potentially harmful effects of weight loss on bone persist during weight maintenance following moderate weight loss.

Hip Bone Density Helps Predict Breast Cancer Risk
28 Jul 2008 at 4:00pm
Bone density provides information that may help more accurately determine the risk of developing breast cancer.

Gluten-free Diet Alone Is Enough To Get Bones Healthy In Pediatric Patients W...
24 Jul 2008 at 11:00pm
Individuals affected by celiac disease (gluten intolerance) often present an altered calcium (Ca2+) metabolism that can cause osteopenia, a bone mass decrease due to the impaired adsorption of this mineral, which can lead to osteoporosis (in 35-85% of the cases). A new study showed that if the celiac child strictly follows a gluten-free diet, all the metabolic and mineralization alterations of the bone normalize within 6-12 months.

Turning On Hormone Tap Could Aid Osteoporosis Fight
17 Jul 2008 at 1:00pm
A potential new drug that "opens the taps" for the release of useful hormones could stimulate new bone growth -- and may eventually bring relief to osteoporosis sufferers.

Toothpick: New Molecular Tag IDs Bone And Tooth Minerals
15 Jul 2008 at 1:00pm
Enlisting an army of plant viruses to their cause, NIST materials researchers have identified a small biomolecule that binds specifically to one of the key crystal structures of the body, the calcium compound that is the basic building block of teeth and bone. With refinements, the researchers say, the new molecule can be a highly discriminating probe for a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic applications related to bones and teeth.

Vitamin D: Builds Bones And Much More
15 Jul 2008 at 4:00am
Vitamin D is essential to strong bones. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, a brittle bone disease. Recently, researchers have found that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of other diseases.

Benefits Of Aspirin For Treating Osteoporosis Uncovered
10 Jul 2008 at 10:00pm
Researchers have uncovered the health benefits of aspirin in the fight against osteoporosis. The drug appears to prevent both improper bone resorption and the death of bone-forming stem cells.

Get a Deep Insight into the Osteoporosis and Bone Metabolism Disorders Market...
6 Oct 2008 at 4:36pm
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The skeleton of the European Virtual Human is made in Italy
6 Oct 2008 at 4:28pm
... four years will develop the next generation of technology for diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, one of the most serious diseases which may affect the musculoskeletal apparatus, nowadays. In ...

NYU Menopause Expert Honored for Research in Hormone Therapy
6 Oct 2008 at 3:59pm
... women; determining whether ET alone or estrogen progestogen therapy (EPT) reduces the incidence of osteoporosis-related fractures and hip fractures; and whether ET increases the risk of endometrial cancer and ...

Vitamin D deficiency common in patients with IBD, chronic liver disease
6 Oct 2008 at 3:36pm
... cirrhotics. "Since deficiency is common among these patients, Vitamin D replacement may hopefully prevent osteoporosis and other bone complications related to end stage liver disease," said lead researcher Dr. ...

--> Copper -- the Metal We Can't Live Without
6 Oct 2008 at 3:19pm
... if they are unaware of it. Numerous health disorders are linked to , including osteoporosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, , chronic conditions involving bone, connective tissue, heart and blood ...

Drop-in to see Cromer hospital plan
6 Oct 2008 at 3:11pm
... plus new diagnostic services including a permanent on-site breast screening service, a scanner for osteoporosis diagnosis, as well as facilities for a mobile MRI scanner. Mr Stronach said there ...

Unigene Initiates Phase I Clinical Study for Oral PTH
6 Oct 2008 at 3:11pm
... in the U.S. with its proprietary formulation of oral PTH for the treatment of osteoporosis. Twenty-four healthy postmenopausal women have been enrolled in the study, which is designed to ...

30-something check-ups
6 Oct 2008 at 2:53pm
... you produce. Losing too much bone mass now heightens your risk of slumping into osteoporosis. Balance bone loss by doing weight-bearing exercises and eating a diet rich in calcium, ...

Book Review: The Health Cookbook by the Australian Women's Weekly
6 Oct 2008 at 2:29pm
... information on antioxidants, fats, foods that fight diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, bowel disorders, osteoporosis, arthritis, and menopause symptoms. There is also information on the most recent food research ...

Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Eli Lilly and Co., Marriott International, Inc...
6 Oct 2008 at 1:57pm
... schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The company's other leading drugs include Gemzar (pancreatic cancer), Evista (osteoporosis), Cymbalta (depression), Byetta (type-II diabetes), Cialis (erectile dysfunction), Strattera (ADHD), and Alimta (chemotherapy). The ...

The Health Cookbook by the Australian Women's Weekly
6 Oct 2008 at 1:55pm
... information on antioxidants, fats, foods that fight diseases like Type 2 Diabetes, bowel disorders, osteoporosis, arthritis, and menopause symptoms. There is also information on the most recent food research ...

Parkinson's Disease Information Added To NIHSeniorHealth Web Site
6 Oct 2008 at 1:44pm
... exercise properly, safe use of medicines, and management of diseases such as stroke, diabetes, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's disease. Older Americans increasingly are turning to the Internet for health information. ...

Blue Shield shelling out $29.5M in bonuses this year
6 Oct 2008 at 7:54am
... erectile dysfunction and hormone deficiency can preview other serious conditions such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and cancer. of San Francisco’s CCS Architecture, had a soft opening in late April ...

Your family history
6 Oct 2008 at 5:35am
... such varied health concerns as heart disease, cancer of the breast, ovarian or colon, osteoporosis, asthma, type 2 diabetes, and many more. Yet, most patients in Malaysia are unaware ...

Research and Markets: The Latest Hong Kong Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare Rep...
6 Oct 2008 at 4:56am
... is due to the fact that older individuals have more chronic diseases such as osteoporosis and Alzheimer's disease. It is estimated that over the period 2004-2033, total health expenditure ...

Novartis drug for treatment of osteoporosis approved in EU
5 Oct 2008 at 8:44pm

The drug's indication has also been broadened to include reduction of new clinical fractures in both men and postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who have recently suffered a hip fracture.




Slide show: Exercises for osteoporosis
4 Oct 2008 at 8:37pm

You can prevent or treat osteoporosis by doing simple exercises to strengthen your muscles and improve your posture and balance.



Success of osteoporosis drug could mean boon in Boulder
3 Oct 2008 at 8:33pm

Dave Bengston, VP of Colorado operations at Amgen, stands between two cell culture bioreactors at the company's Boulder plant.



Merck develops osteoperosis drug to increase bone density
2 Oct 2008 at 8:22pm

According to published reports, a new type of osteoporosis drug under development by Merck & Co.



Vitamin D Added to FDA Osteoporosis Risk-Reduction Health Claim
2 Oct 2008 at 12:14pm

As a result of a 2004 petition from the Beverage Institute for Health & Wellness of The Coca-Cola Company , the US Food and Drug Administration announced today that it has amended its osteoporosis risk ...



Retrospective Analysis Of Phase 3 Data Suggest Wyeth's Investigational Compou...
1 Oct 2008 at 11:59am

Main Category: Women's Health / Gynecology Also Included In: Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Endocrinology A retrospective analysis of Phase 3 two-year data presented at the annual meeting of the North ...



Once-yearly Aclasta approved in EU to treat osteoporosis in men ...
30 Sep 2008 at 11:49am

Osteoporosis is an important health concern for men, with an estimated one out of five over the age of 50 experiencing an osteoporotic fracture[1]. In cases of hip fracture - one of the most serious ...



Jaw damage traced to one type of osteoporosis drug
29 Sep 2008 at 3:28pm

Drugs to treat osteoporosis are not without possible side effects, most notably a widely publicized condition in which jawbone tissue dies.



NPS Pharma says Glaxo stops osteoporosis drug study
27 Sep 2008 at 9:38pm

NPS Pharmaceuticals Inc said its partner GlaxoSmithKline decided to prematurely stop a mid-stage study of an osteoporosis drug that was being developed under a collaboration agreement between the firms, sending ...



GlaxoSmithKline ends deal with NPS for bone drug
26 Sep 2008 at 9:37pm

GlaxoSmithKline has backed out of a collaboration with NPS Pharmaceuticals for the development of an osteoporosis drug, citing the treatment's lack of efficacy.



Japanese vendor, Merck in osteoporosis venture
26 Sep 2008 at 1:20pm

Merck & Co. said Thursday it signed a licensing contract with Japan Tobacco Inc.



Merck & Co., Inc. , Japan Tobacco in Osteoporosis Drug Deal
25 Sep 2008 at 1:07pm

Merck & Co., Inc. , Japan Tobacco in Osteoporosis Drug Deal 9/25/2008 WHITEHOUSE STATION, N.J. & TOKYO-- --Merck & Co., Inc.



Seniors May Face 'Bone Death' In Jaw
25 Sep 2008 at 8:37am

Seniors may be facing a problem that they haven't heard much about: "bone death" in the jaw.



Bisphosphonates Cause Rare Eye Inflammation
24 Sep 2008 at 6:31pm

Doctors can now add inflammatory eye disease to the list of potential side effects from the bone medications known as bisphosphonates.



Halozyme Therapeutics Appoints Head of Endocrinology Clinical Development
24 Sep 2008 at 5:18am

Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing products targeting the extracellular matrix, today announced that Douglas B. Muchmore, MD, has joined the company as Vice ...



Health Tip: Pregnancy and Asthma
6 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: Health Tip: Pregnancy and Asthma
Category: Health News
Created: 10/4/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Urine Samples Could Reveal Breast Cancer Risk
6 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: Urine Samples Could Reveal Breast Cancer Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 10/4/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher for Asian-White Couples
6 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: Gestational Diabetes Risk Higher for Asian-White Couples
Category: Health News
Created: 10/4/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/6/2008

Health Tip: Sex During Pregnancy
3 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: Health Tip: Sex During Pregnancy
Category: Health News
Created: 10/3/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/3/2008

New Class of Drugs Might Cause Congenital Heart Defects
3 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: New Class of Drugs Might Cause Congenital Heart Defects
Category: Health News
Created: 10/3/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/3/2008

Health Tip: Controlling Hot Flashes
2 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: Health Tip: Controlling Hot Flashes
Category: Health News
Created: 10/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/2/2008

Timing, Dosage of HRT Affect Chances of Heart Trouble
2 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: Timing, Dosage of HRT Affect Chances of Heart Trouble
Category: Health News
Created: 10/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/2/2008

Hard Decisions for the Littlest Lives
2 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: Hard Decisions for the Littlest Lives
Category: Health News
Created: 10/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/2/2008

HIV Outbreak Began Decades Earlier Than Thought
2 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: HIV Outbreak Began Decades Earlier Than Thought
Category: Health News
Created: 10/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/2/2008

Latest Research Supports New AIDS Drug
2 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: Latest Research Supports New AIDS Drug
Category: Health News
Created: 10/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/2/2008

Computer-Aided Mammogram Reading Effective
2 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: Computer-Aided Mammogram Reading Effective
Category: Health News
Created: 10/2/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/2/2008

Half a Billion Have Genital Herpes Virus
2 Oct 2008 at 2:00am
Title: Half a Billion Have Genital Herpes Virus
Category: Health News
Created: 10/2/2008
Last Editorial Review: 10/2/2008

Vitamin D Deficiency Common In Patients With IBD, Chronic Liver Disease
5 Oct 2008 at 11:00pm
Researchers have found patients with inflammatory bowel disease or chronic liver disease were at increased risk of developing Vitamin D deficiencies. Two separate studies highlight the importance of regular Vitamin D checkups in the evaluation of patients with certain digestive diseases.

Calorie Restriction Does Not Appear To Induce Bone Loss In Overweight Adults
27 Sep 2008 at 7:00am
Young adults who follow a diet that is low in calories but nutritionally sound for six months appear to lose weight and fat without significant bone loss, according to a new article.

Weight Loss Surgery May Be Associated With Bone Loss
26 Sep 2008 at 4:00pm
Weight loss surgery may be linked to deficiencies in calcium and vitamin D and bone loss, according to a new study.

New Guideline For Drug Treatment Of Men And Women With Osteoporosis Or Low Bo...
14 Sep 2008 at 11:00pm
The American College of Physicians has released a new clinical practice guideline on drug treatment of osteoporosis or low bone density to prevent fracture in men and women.

Osteoporosis: Calcium And Exercise To Strengthen The Bones -- Do You Get Enough?
14 Sep 2008 at 7:00am
A stumble, a fall -- a broken bone: many older people are afraid of this happening. The German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care has published information about how you can protect yourself. Research shows that regular adequate intake of calcium and exercise can strengthen the bones. But many people do not know whether they are getting enough calcium in their diets.

Calcium During Pregnancy Reduces Harmful Blood Lead Levels, Study Finds
12 Sep 2008 at 7:00am
Pregnant women who take high levels of daily calcium supplements show a marked reduction in lead levels in their blood, suggesting calcium could play a critical role in reducing fetal and infant exposure.

That Tastes ... Sweet? Sour? No, It's Definitely Calcium!
21 Aug 2008 at 10:00am
Chemists are reporting a discovery that could expand the palate of human tastes, such as sweet, sour or salty, to include a new flavor that could be called "calcium."

Childhood Dairy Intake May Improve Adolescent Bone Health
13 Aug 2008 at 10:00pm
Dairy is recognized as a key component of a healthy, balanced diet. However, until recently it was unclear how long-term dairy intake contributes to the many aspects of bone health in children, including bone density, bone mineral content and bone area. A new study soon to be published in the Journal of Pediatrics investigates the effect of childhood dairy intake on adolescent bone health.

Accelerated Bone Turnover Remains After Weight Loss
30 Jul 2008 at 1:00am
When a person is losing a significant amount of weight, they expect to notice changes in their body. However, they may overlook changes happening in their bones. In a new study, a University of Missouri researcher and collaborators at the University of Kansas found that the potentially harmful effects of weight loss on bone persist during weight maintenance following moderate weight loss.

Hip Bone Density Helps Predict Breast Cancer Risk
28 Jul 2008 at 4:00pm
Bone density provides information that may help more accurately determine the risk of developing breast cancer.

Gluten-free Diet Alone Is Enough To Get Bones Healthy In Pediatric Patients W...
24 Jul 2008 at 11:00pm
Individuals affected by celiac disease (gluten intolerance) often present an altered calcium (Ca2+) metabolism that can cause osteopenia, a bone mass decrease due to the impaired adsorption of this mineral, which can lead to osteoporosis (in 35-85% of the cases). A new study showed that if the celiac child strictly follows a gluten-free diet, all the metabolic and mineralization alterations of the bone normalize within 6-12 months.

Turning On Hormone Tap Could Aid Osteoporosis Fight
17 Jul 2008 at 1:00pm
A potential new drug that "opens the taps" for the release of useful hormones could stimulate new bone growth -- and may eventually bring relief to osteoporosis sufferers.

Toothpick: New Molecular Tag IDs Bone And Tooth Minerals
15 Jul 2008 at 1:00pm
Enlisting an army of plant viruses to their cause, NIST materials researchers have identified a small biomolecule that binds specifically to one of the key crystal structures of the body, the calcium compound that is the basic building block of teeth and bone. With refinements, the researchers say, the new molecule can be a highly discriminating probe for a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic applications related to bones and teeth.

Vitamin D: Builds Bones And Much More
15 Jul 2008 at 4:00am
Vitamin D is essential to strong bones. Inadequate vitamin D can lead to osteoporosis, a brittle bone disease. Recently, researchers have found that vitamin D may help reduce the risk of other diseases.

Benefits Of Aspirin For Treating Osteoporosis Uncovered
10 Jul 2008 at 10:00pm
Researchers have uncovered the health benefits of aspirin in the fight against osteoporosis. The drug appears to prevent both improper bone resorption and the death of bone-forming stem cells.

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