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Women with normal bone density at 65 may safely wait 15 years before retesting

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Walt Larimore

The New York Times reports, “Bone loss and osteoporosis develop so slowly in most women whose bones test normal at age 65 that many can safely wait as long as 15 years before having a second bone density test,” according … Continue reading →

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Vibration platforms do not prevent bone loss in women

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Walt Larimore

The Los Angeles Times “Booster Shots” blog reports that according to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine, “whole-body vibration machines … fall short in one area: a study of post-menopausal women who used the plates daily for a … Continue reading →

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Could inexpensive heart medicine strengthen bone in women?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Walt Larimore

Nitrates commonly used for chest pain may also be an inexpensive way to strengthen bone in older women according to a surprising study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

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Diet soda consumption may be linked to increased heart attacks and strokes

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Walt Larimore

I often have patients ask if I think diet sodas are a healthy substitute for regular soft drinks. I tell them, “NO!” The primary reason, that I’ve discussed with you in a past blog, is that diet soda consumption may … Continue reading →

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Soda consumption may weaken bones

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Walt Larimore

In my book, SuperSized Kids: How to protect your child from the obesity threat, I discuss that sodas not only are associated with obesity, but may well be associated with the weakening of bones due to the heavy load of … Continue reading →

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Study fails to find evidence that bisphosphonates cause atypical femoral fractures

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Walt Larimore

ABC World News has been doing report after report on the possibility that the osteoporosis medications, called bisphosphonates (like Boniva, Fosamax, Actonel, Reclast, and Zometa) may be associated with atypical and severe fractures of the femur. No one knew for … Continue reading →

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Bone Density Scans May Be Useless in Osteoporosis Drug Therapy

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Walt Larimore

Healthcare professions should not bother with bone mineral density (BMD) testing in postmenopausal women during the first three years of drug (bisphosphonate) therapy for osteoporosis, Australian researchers reported this week. More Information:

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