Vitamin K emerging as "life-saving superstar"

In study after study, the low-cost nutrient vitamin K has demonstrated the ability to protect against atherosclerosis, bone loss, cancer and aging. ... Continue Reading

Carotenoids protect against bone loss

Carotenoids, antioxidant pigments found in fruit and vegetables, may help to keep bones strong and healthy, new research suggests. ... Continue Reading

Osteoporosis drug linked to serious jaw disease

New research has found that even short-term use of a common type of drug used to treat osteoporosis may leave the jaw vulnerable to necrosis. ... Continue Reading

High protein diets may weaken bones

Eating a diet high in protein and cereal grains leads to elevated amounts of acid in the body which can increase calcium excretion and thus weaken bones, say researchers from the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. ... Continue Reading

Heart failure patients at high risk of fractures

New research has revealed that people with heart failure are at higher risk of fractures than people with other heart conditions. ... Continue Reading

Protein discovery brings hope of new treatments for arthritis and osteoporosis

British researchers have identified a protein that could lead to the development of new treatments for osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. ... Continue Reading

Gastric bypass surgery associated with bone loss

Gastric bypass surgery may cause calcium and vitamin D deficiencies and bone loss, warn researchers. ... Continue Reading

Vitamin C may prevent bone loss in men

New research suggests that eating a diet containing plenty of vitamin C may help older men to keep their bones strong and healthy. ... Continue Reading

Drug 'proven to reduce' arthritis symptoms

The drug 5-Loxin has been proven to reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis - or degenerative arthritis - following the results of a human study, it has been asserted. ... Continue Reading