Breast-feeding Might Shield Women From Rheumatoid Arthritis
Childbearing had no such benefit if baby was bottle-fed, researchers noted
full story » Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics
Painful joint condition hinders exercise that helps manage both conditions, experts say
full story » Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in Girls
All 'impact' sports may help to prevent osteoporosis later in life, research suggests
full story » Genes Linked to Osteoporosis Identified
Could be potential targets for new treatments, two studies suggest
full story » New Worries Over Blockbuster Meds Avandia, Fosamax
Diabetes drug Avandia linked to fractures, while bone drug Fosamax is tied to irregular heartbeat
full story » Epilepsy Drug Linked to Bone Loss
Women on Dilantin may want to consider other seizure medications, experts say
full story » Chinese Ants Show Promise in Fighting Arthritis, Other Diseases
Extract may prove beneficial against hepatitis, bacterial infections, study suggests
full story » Women Risk Bone Loss After Knee Surgery
Prevention of ligament injuries is key, experts say
full story » Cell Fusions During Inflammation May Protect Neurons
Surprise finding could lead to new gene therapies for nervous system
full story » Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Leg Artery Blockages
But doctors are divided on whether supplements are a good option
full story » Splints as Good as Plaster Casts for Minor Fractures
But one expert says there's a hitch: Kids can take them off
full story » Heart Failure Drugs Linked to Hip Bone Loss in Older Men
Loop diuretics more than double risk for fractures, study finds
full story » Researchers Identify New Genetic Links to Psoriasis
Discovery of biological pathways could lead to treatments for other autoimmune diseases
full story » Raloxifene Safe for Women With Decreased Kidney Function
Osteoporosis drug promoted bone density, reduction in fractures, study finds
full story » Testosterone Therapy May Reduce Bone Loss in Older Men
But long-term effects of the hormone treatment aren't known, researchers say
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