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Firefly Genes In Mice Allow Testing Of New Therapy Against Lymphoma
December 19, 2007 — Researchers here have figured out a way to use a firefly gene to let them see just how effective a new drug combination actually is against some forms of cancer and its serious complication. The new ... > full story -
Brief Motion Exercises Build Bone Strength for Preemies, Other Infants Too
December 4, 2007 — Researchers show that brief motion exercises build bone strength for a healthier start for infants and toddlers. When a child is born premature -- and more than one in ten infants in the U.S. is -- ... > full story -
Depression Linked To Bone-Thinning In Premenopausal Women
November 26, 2007 — Even in young women, depression is as potent a risk factor for osteoporosis as are low calcium intake, smoking, and lack of exercise, researchers have found. Imbalances in the immune system appear to ... > full story -
Poor Bone Health Linked to Obesity, Study Suggests
November 26, 2007 — Being overweight is a known risk factor for heart disease, diabetes and a host of other health conditions. Now, a new study finds that obesity may also be bad for bone ... > full story -
Bad To The Bone: Shedding Light On Osteoporosis
November 15, 2007 — Ten million people in the US are estimated to already have bone diseases, and almost 34 million more are estimated to have low bone mass, putting them at increased risk for osteoporosis, according to ... > full story -
Forteo's Bone-Building Power Shown In Arthritis Patients
November 14, 2007 — In a head-to-head comparison of the two drugs, Forteo increased lumbar spine density measurements by 7.2 percent compared to 3.4 percent for Fosamax, and it boosted hip density measurements by 3.8 ... > full story -
Just Being Naturally Thin May Raise Risk Of Osteoporosis In Women
November 9, 2007 — Young women who are constitutionally thin, or naturally severely thin, may have impaired bone quality and be at increased risk for osteoporosis, according to a new study. Constitutional thinness ... > full story -
Drug Found Effective In Treating, Preventing Breast Cancer
November 1, 2007 — A new study of an estrogen-derived drug shows promise as a treatment for breast cancer and breast cancer metastases to bone. In animal studies it effectively targeted breast cancer cells; prevented ... > full story -
New Natural Plastic Extends Life Of Bone Implant
October 30, 2007 — Stainless steel will be replaced by fiber composites in bone implants, according to European scientists. They are researching the technological properties of composites that have a better capacity to ... > full story -
Walking Prevents Bone Loss Caused From Prostate Cancer Treatment, Study Shows
October 28, 2007 — Exercise may reduce, and even reverse, bone loss caused by hormone and radiation therapies used in the treatment of localized prostate cancer, thereby decreasing the potential risk of bone fractures ... > full story
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