Vitamin D Supplementation Ineffective in Preventing Falls, Fractures
A study was conducted to determine if high-dose vitamin D supplementation can help decrease risk for falls and fractures.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Higher Dose of Vitamin D Supplementation Does Not Improve Infant Bone Health
The researchers aimed to assess if an increased dosage of vitamin D supplementation in infants born to vitamin D deficient mothers would improve bone mineral density.
Aspirin Use and Bone Health: Unpacking the Controversy
Research on the effect of NSAID use, including aspirin, on bone health has resulted in conflicting results.
Prunes May Offer Modest Bone Health Benefit in Men
Bone health can sometimes be improved by the use of certain supplements and dietary changes. Researchers studied whether dried plums would have a beneficial effect in men.
Simple Exercise Interventions for Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia in Older Men
Musculoskeletal strength in older adults as they age can be preserved and improved by exercise, but it is unclear how strenuous the exercise must be in order to be effective.
The Endocrine Society Calls to ‘Eradicate Racism’ in Endocrinology
According to a statement issued by The Endocrine Society, racial and ethnic disparities can impact endocrinology at the patient, professional, and clinical research levels, calling for a more aggressive, collaborative approach to address these issues.
Mind–Body Exercise Helps Bone Mineral Density in Lumbar Spine and Femoral Neck
Exercise slows bone loss and increases bone density in people at risk for osteoporosis, but which exercises are most effective are unclear. Investigators sought the answer.
Increased Dairy Intake Reduces Falls in Older Adults in Residential Care
Foods rich in calcium and protein like milk, yogurt, and cheese slow bone loss and improve insulin-like growth factor 1, which promotes bone and tissue growth. Researchers studied whether adding these to the diets of people aged 80 and older at care facilities would decrease their risk of hip fractures and falls.
Dietary Fiber Intake Not Associated With Hip Fracture Risk in Older Men
Using the FOS, the FOS Offspring, and CHAMP studies, researchers studied the relationship between dietary fiber and risk for hip fracture in older men.
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