Osteoporosis
British astronaut Tim Peake thanked for his help in research into osteoporosis during time in space
Just before British astronaut Tim Peake returned to earth recently, he received a very special letter from the President of the National Osteoporosis Society, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall, who wrote to thank him for his health in research into the condition during him time in space. Continue reading
Postmenopausal women who eat Mediterranean diet less likely to suffer from hip fractures, says study
A new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, has found that bones could benefit from a Mediterranean diet.
In the study, researchers examined whether diet quality affects bone health in postmenopausal women and found that women who ate this healthy diet rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts beans, peas, unrefined grains, olive oil and fish, were slightly less likely to suffer from hip fractures. Continue reading
Probiotic supplements could help address menopause-associated bone loss, says study
According to a new study, probiotic supplements could protect against bone loss associated with the menopause and potentially be an affordable treatment for postmenopausal osteoporosis.
The study, by the Emory University of medicine and Georgia State University, US, conducted an experiment with mice and found evidence that probiotic bacteria may have potential as a treatment for bone loss associated with the menopause. Continue reading
Link between breastfeeding and osteoporosis in older women, suggests study
A new study has offered evidence that older women who breastfeed could be at an increased risk of developing osteoporosis.
Researchers from Yonsei University College of Medicine in South Korea has found that breastfeeding “can increase postmenopausal women’s risk of osteoporosis”, which also suggests that a person’s diet could help to modulate or counterbalance this risk. Continue reading
Drugs for osteoporosis may heighten risk of thigh bone fractures, says review
A review carried out by researchers from the Loyola University Medical Center and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in the US, has indicated that people taking medication to treat their osteoporosis may be at a heightened risk of experiencing a thigh bone fracture as a result of taking the drugs. Continue reading
