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More on Why Bears Don't Get Osteoporosis

A biomedical engineer who has spent a decade trying to answer the famed question -- Why don't bears get osteoporosis? -- (despite their long periods of inactivity during hibernation) is the subject of a fascinating profile in The Wall Street Journal at http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119983481583876129.html?mod=googlenews_wsj.  Dr. Seth... Read moreChevron
posted 01/09/2008, comments (0)|
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I was diagnosed w/osteoporsis 10 yr ago at the age of 51.  I've been taking fosamax and having a dexascan annually since that time.  I also have a thyroid condition and take levoxyl daily. Bone density improved & the dexascan recommendation in 2005  was changed to 1x2yr.  In... Read moreChevron
posted 01/09/2008, comments (3)|
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Saudi Arabia Texts Against Osteoporosis

More than a million text messages warning the public about osteoporosis will be sent by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health as part of a national campain to combat the disease. In addition to the good news that yet another country is taking bone health seriously, the particular format for raising awareness -- SMS text messaging -- indicates that... Read moreChevron
posted 12/11/2007, comments (0)|
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Oprah Screens for Osteoporosis

In a recent segment of Oprah discussing staying young with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Oprah had her audience members receive a bone density test. The results: almost three-quarters were normal, and the rest had osteopenia -- a precursor to osteoporosis that is not as severe. (Fortunately no one had full-fledged osteoporosis.)  Not only will this... Read moreChevron
posted 11/30/2007, comments (0)|
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Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Warns Youth about Osteoporosis

The Duchess of Cornwall has made yet another heartfelt plea for osteoporosis awareness -- this time directing her words at young people. While receiving an award for her ongoing outreach regarding the disease, she called on youths to maintain a healthy diet and regular exercise to help preserve their bone health. It's wonderful to see Camilla... Read moreChevron
posted 11/09/2007, comments (0)|
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