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Study: Drugs to strengthen bones may slightly raise the chances of throat cancer
AP Medical WriterLONDON (AP) — People who take bone-strengthening drugs for several years may have a slightly higher risk of esophageal cancer, a new study suggests. The findings are in contrast to another recent study that used the same database of 80,000 patients...Tags: University of Oxford, Internists, Menopause, Health Organizations, Physical Therapists
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Senior Living: How to prevent weakened bones
Q. What are steps I can take to prevent or treat osteoporosis? A. There are things you should do at any age to prevent weakened bones. Eating foods that are rich in calcium and vitamin D is important. So is including regular weight-bearing exercise in...Tags: Internists, Lifestyle and Leisure, Asthma, Clubs and Associations, Bones and Joints
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Cortisone Injections OK on Bones
Medical Edge from Mayo ClinicDEAR MAYO CLINIC: What are the effects of cortisone injections on bones? Can their use lead to osteoporosis? ANSWER: Some steroid medications have been associated with osteoporosis in certain situations. The steroids found in a cortisone or similar...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Internists, Mayo Clinic, Pharmaceuticals, Plastic Surgeons
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Senior Living: Warning signs for bone loss
Several of my friends have had falls recently where they have broken a bone. They were told they have osteoporosis but they were unaware of it until they broke a bone. What exactly is osteoporosis, and how do you know if you have it?
Osteoporosis is a...Tags: Physical Conditions, Diseases and Illnesses, Menopause, Internists, Physical Therapists
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Reaction To Fosamax Study
A medical study slated to be released Wednesday warns that a popular drug used to fight osteoporosis may have serious and unexpected side effects. It turns out Fosomax, a drug that is supposed to strengthen bones, could actually weaken them.
Susann...Tags: Wyoming, Hospitals and Clinics, Orthopedic Surgery, Medical Research, Fosamax (drug)
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Checkup checklist: Medical testing tips for all ages
The Pantagraph, Bloomington, Ill.Getting screened for various diseases, beginning at age 18, is a good way to stay on top of your health, to begin discussions with your doctor, and to identify and address problems before they become life-changing and costly. "A lot of health problems...Tags: Breast, Medical Services, Hospitals and Clinics, Breast Cancer, Symptoms
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Cranberry juice cocktail for urinary tract health
Q: I published the original article on cranberry juice cocktail and urinary tract infections (Journal of Urology, May 1984). We also demonstrated in several nursing home studies that cranberry juice cocktail, not the plain juice, works best. Please...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Anthropology, Celiac Disease, Actonel (drug), Urinary System
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Healthy Heart Lessons from Bears?
The Associated PressGrizzly bears love pastries, can be 50 percent body fat and spend nearly half the year sleeping. Yet the hibernating bears don't suffer heart attacks, have no hardening of the arteries, no fatty deposits or any circulation issues, said Charles Robbins,...Tags: Heart Attack, Research, Heart Problems, Heart and Circulatory System, Medical Research
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Too much milk?
Special to the Los Angeles TimesFew things in life look as pure and simple as a glass of milk. The ingredient list on the carton is refreshingly short too. All it says is "milk," perhaps along with some added vitamin A and vitamin D. No preservatives, no artificial colors, no high-...Tags: Breast, Heart Attack, Breast Cancer, Los Angeles Times, Ice Cream
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Milk: Does it do a body good?
Thank you for publishing the article "Too Much Milk?" (July 12). As a longtime vegetarian and someone who recently went vegan, I felt compelled to weigh in on the issue.
Humans are the only living beings who drink the milk of another species, and despite...Tags: Internists, Environmental Pollution, Consumer Goods Industries, Oakland (Alameda, California), Health
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Us Government Task Force Urges More Postmenopausal Women To Be Screened For Osteoporosis
Associated Press WriterNEW YORK (AP) — Routine screening for osteoporosis should include all younger postmenopausal women who have at least the same chance of a bone break as an older woman, a government task force said Monday. Also, for the first time, the group weighed...Tags: Menopause, Genentech Inc., Medical Research, Oregon, Medical Procedures and Tests
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The pros and cons of Prolia, Amgen's new osteoporosis drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new drug for osteoporosis this month. Amgen's Prolia (denosumab) prevents fractures in postmenopausal women at a rate similar to the most popular drugs on the market — bisphosphonates such as Fosamax,...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, High Cholesterol, Mayo Clinic, Los Angeles Times, Urinary System
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