Scientists uncovered how the protein Piezo1 translates physical activity into stronger bones, offering a path to ...

Weighted vests are among the latest fitness trends. But like any tool, their effectiveness depends on their use.

Calcium and Vitamin D are two most essential components for bone strengthening; however, its production declines with age, ...

A popular thyroid medication taken by 23 million Americans may be associated with bone loss, a startling new study finds. Levothyroxine — marketed under brand names such as Synthroid — is the ...

Prescribed to treat hypothyroidism and thyroid cancer, around 7% of the U.S. population takes levothyroxine. The drug is a synthetic version of a hormone called thyroxine and, according to a recent ...

A study evaluates the risk for osteoporosis or osteopenia associated with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors in women with two ...

A research team from the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of ...

The weight-loss journey for a growing number of Australians using "miracle" medications must include exercise or risk ...

(Reuters Health) - Losing weight in middle age may mean losing not just unwanted fat, but also precious bone density, at least for women, a new U.S. study suggests. Regardless of the types of foods or ...