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Malnutrition looms over Japan's 'Cinderella weight' women: Study warns of health risks

Study aimed to determine the nutritional status of young women at "Cinderella weight" in Japan. The results showed that underweight women had lower handgrip strength, cholesterol levels, and lymphocyte count and were prone to malnutrition due to low dietary diversity and deficiencies in various vitamins and minerals.

9 May 2023

Use of hormone therapies linked with bone protection in postmenopausal women

As the population continues to age, there is greater focus on bone health and minimizing fractures to maintain mobility.

8 May 2023

Study finds a pharmacological-based approach to revert immune escape of breast cancer cells

Freiburg researchers discover a mechanism by which cancer cells escape the immune system.

4 May 2023

Can smoking cigarettes alter your bone structure?

Researchers aimed to understand how exposure to cigarette smoke causes alterations in bone structure.

2 May 2023

Heart Foundation encourages Australians to do three simple things to take care of the heart

Every 30 minutes, one Australian loses their life to heart disease, yet it takes less than 30 minutes to know your risk.

29 Apr 2023

Researchers develop novel bio-inspired molecules to enhance bone regeneration

People's ability to regenerate bones declines with age and is further decreased by diseases such as osteoporosis.

28 Apr 2023

New discovery may lead to improved treatments for women with osteoporosis

Van Andel Institute scientists have pinpointed a key driver of low bone density, a discovery that may lead to improved treatments with fewer side effects for women with osteoporosis.

20 Apr 2023

Biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by mutation of autism gene

A University of California, Riverside, study has identified the biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by the mutation of a gene.

5 Apr 2023

New treatment for fibrous dysplasia shows promising results in NIH clinical trial

A clinical trial at the National Institutes of Health found that a medication, denosumab, significantly reduced abnormal bone turnover in adults with fibrous dysplasia, a rare disease marked by weak and misshapen bones.

4 Apr 2023

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

A recent study by researchers at the University of South Australia has indicated that the majority of Australians are not eating a balanced healthy diet as recommended by the Australian Dietary Guidelines (ADG) and Australian Guide to Healthy Eating (AGHE). A proper diet is essential because it can alleviate the risks of developing chronic diseases like type two diabetes, osteoporosis, heart disease, and obesity.

2 Apr 2023

Can yoga-dance and mindful eating be beneficial for obese and overweight women?

Researchers evaluate the effects of yoga-dance and mindful eating in reducing body weight among obese women.

31 Mar 2023

How does soy consumption affect the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases?

A higher intake of plant protein could effectively improve metabolic health and lower CVD mortality. Recently, scientists in China reviewed existing literature and conducted a meta-analysis to understand the association between increased soy consumption and the risk of T2D and CVDs. This review is available in the journal Nutrients.

15 Mar 2023

Study examines the effects of microgravity on human immune system

Space travel has always tested the human body by the effects of the new conditions of altered gravity on biological systems.

7 Mar 2023

Denosumab may benefit postmenopausal patients with hormone receptor-negative breast tumors and RANK protein expression

The drug denosumab is currently used to treat osteoporosis and bone metastases. For more than a decade, its potential therapeutic benefit in the treatment of breast cancer has also been studied.

7 Mar 2023

Could spices boost protein intake in older adults?

Poor eating often exacerbates aging problems, resulting in inadequate protein intake among older adults. This, in turn, may cause muscle wasting, reduced function, and poor quality of life. A new research paper looks at the role of spices in boosting the attractiveness of typical foods in this age group.

1 Mar 2023

Satisfying relationships in mid-life associated with lower risk of multimorbidity in older age

Satisfying relationships in mid-life with partners, friends, or work colleagues are linked to a lower risk of accumulating multiple long term conditions in older age—at least among women—suggests research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

22 Feb 2023

Osteoporosis News and Research

Latest Osteoporosis News and Research

Malnutrition looms over Japan's 'Cinderella weight' women: Study warns of health risks

Use of hormone therapies linked with bone protection in postmenopausal women

Study finds a pharmacological-based approach to revert immune escape of breast cancer cells

Can smoking cigarettes alter your bone structure?

Heart Foundation encourages Australians to do three simple things to take care of the heart

Researchers develop novel bio-inspired molecules to enhance bone regeneration

New discovery may lead to improved treatments for women with osteoporosis

Biological underpinnings of a reproductive disorder caused by mutation of autism gene

New treatment for fibrous dysplasia shows promising results in NIH clinical trial

Australian study finds Mediterranean diet meets nutrient requirements and cheaper than traditional Western diets

Can yoga-dance and mindful eating be beneficial for obese and overweight women?

How does soy consumption affect the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases?

Study examines the effects of microgravity on human immune system

Denosumab may benefit postmenopausal patients with hormone receptor-negative breast tumors and RANK protein expression

Could spices boost protein intake in older adults?

Satisfying relationships in mid-life associated with lower risk of multimorbidity in older age

Women who have quality relationships less likely to develop multiple chronic conditions in older age

Poor air quality may be a risk factor for bone loss from osteoporosis among postmenopausal women

Adipose-targeted delivery of thyroid hormone alleviates hypercholesterolemia and atherosclerosis

Study highlights the interconnectedness of autoimmunity and cancer

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