Osteoporosis
People with diabetes at greater risk of bone fractures – new study
Type 1 or type 2 diabetes increase chances of fracture, says new research from the University of Sheffield. Continue reading
Online consultations for people with chronic pain during lockdown
Conditions for people living with chronic pain have been exacerbated by the covid-19 pandemic but telemedicine may improve the situation, according to research from the University of Bath. Continue reading
Eating more fruit and veg makes bones stronger
An increase in plant food consumption – irrespective of whether meat is eaten or not – is associated with improved bone mineralisation markers in healthy people with normal bone mineral density. Continue reading
Vitamin D boosts chances of walking after hip fracture says new research
Older people who have a hip fracture are more likely to walk if they are not deficient in vitamin D, says research in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Continue reading
Powder from nopal cactus does not reduce osteoporosis says small study
The nopal cactus is high in levels of antioxidants and people take it for a variety of health-related reasons. New research in the Journal of Food Medicine suggests that women looking to improve their bone health should look elsewhere, however. Continue reading
