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Obesity Decreases Bone Mass, Study Finds

New research gives another reason for people with rheumatoid arthritis to be extra careful about their weight.  People often think that increasing weight also increases a person’s bone mass to support that weight.  But a new study from the University of Missouri-Kansas has found just the opposite, that increasing body fat mass decreases bone mass, and is not good for bone health.  The researchers suggest that interventions or treatments to reduce obesity may help increase bone mass and...
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