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Rheumatoid arthritis heightens risk of dangerous leg and lung blood clots
Rheumatoid arthritis significantly increases the risk of potentially fatal blood clots in the legs and lungs, reveals a large nationwide […]
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Could a Diet High in Fish and Flax Help Prevent Broken Hips
Higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in the blood may reduce the risk for hip fractures in postmenopausal women, recent research suggests.
Vitamin D for preemies
Preterm infants may need to be given 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D a day to ensure they develop […]
Regular moderate exercise does not worsen pain of fibromyalgia
For many people who have fibromyalgia, even the thought of exercising is painful. Yet a new study from Wake Forest […]
Osteoarthritis: manage your condition
Millions of Australians battling with osteoarthritis and joint pain will benefit from the launch of a world first, easy-to-use website which […]
Young runners, are you wearing the right running shoe?
Many of today’s running shoes feature a heavy cushioned heel. New research presented at the 2013 Annual Meeting of the […]
Childhood ACL injuries need special care to avoid future problems
Until a child’s bones have fully matured (in girls, typically by age 14; in boys, age 16), an injury to […]
Better bones and how to keep them
Australians need to do more to maintain healthy bones for a lifetime, a University of Melbourne study has found. The […]
Dairy type matters for bone health
A study by researchers at the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR) at Hebrew SeniorLife, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School […]
Quick detection of periodontitis pathogens
Twelve million Germans suffer from periodontitis, an inflammation that can lead to the loss of teeth if left untreated. A […]
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