Premature Babies Have Fewer Fractures In Childhood Than Others: Study
The study reveals children born very pre-term or with extremely low birthweight are known to be at risk of metabolic bone disease of prematurity.
Jun 11, 2023, 21:58 PM IST
Newly-devised tiny bubbles may help heal fractures
The new two-step gene therapy method successfully treated non-healing fractures in pigs within eight weeks of treatment, said Maxim Bez from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel.
May 18, 2017, 18:01 PM IST
This is what can keep elderly away from fractures
The study showed that men with high levels of magnesium -- an essential nutrient and an important component of the bone -- had a 44 per cent reduced risk of having a fracture.
Bone health: Here's why you should be eating anti-inflammatory foods
New research suggests that regularly eating vegetables, fruits, fish and whole grains, could boost bone health and prevent fractures in women.
Jan 27, 2017, 12:58 PM IST
Heavy pot smoking linked to bone disease and fractures
The study also found that heavy cannabis users have a lower body weight and a reduced body mass index (BMI), which could contribute to thinning of their bones.
Oct 13, 2016, 14:43 PM IST
Old people suffering from hip fracture may never recover: Study
Around 300,000 older Americans are hospitalized and receive surgery because of hip fractures annually.
Sep 12, 2016, 17:31 PM IST
Weight loss surgeries can increase risk of fractures: Study
We're talking about severely obese and overweight people. However, is this really the right route to take?
Jul 28, 2016, 23:18 PM IST
Low weight infants more vulnerable to osteopenia
In the study published in the journal Calcified Tissue International and Musculoskeletal Research, researchers investigated whether increasing the frequency of physical activity intervention to twice daily has a greater effect on bone strength compared to a once daily intervention or no intervention at all.
New drug to help bones heal better, faster
Bone fractures are a big problem in society, especially in older people
Nov 20, 2015, 17:34 PM IST
Just when you thought calcium pills can protect your bones
As per a recent study, increasing calcium intake through dietary sources or supplements is unlikely to improve bone health or prevent fractures in older people.
Sep 30, 2015, 13:41 PM IST
