Osteoporosis
People with osteoporosis at no higher risk of coeliac disease says new review
Earlier studies have produced varying risk estimates for the prevalence of coeliac disease in osteoporosis but the latest findings suggest there is no greater risk after all, experts report in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. Continue reading
Soy diets seem to increase bone strength in women
Soy protein found in food might counter the negative effects of menopause on bone and metabolic health, experts reveal in Bone Reports. Continue reading
Long-term bone loss in dieting older people may be minimised by resistance training
Resistance training may help minimise long-term bone loss in the hip in older adults who are obese and cutting calories, says a study in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Continue reading
Hip fracture? Do not delay surgery experts warn
Reduce death after hip surgery in medically stable older patients by doing surgery on the day of admission or the following day, according to a large study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. Continue reading
Mediterranean diet seems to reduce osteoporosis says new study
Eating a Mediterranean-type diet may reduce bone loss in people with osteoporosis according to the first long-term European clinical trial looking at the impact of a Mediterranean diet on bone health in older adults. Continue reading
