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December 21, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: Bone Density Assessment Device Gets FDA Approval; Gene Manipulating Osteoporosis Drug In Development; Researchers Repurpose Malaria Drug For Osteoporosis
This month’s bulletin brings news of an onslaught of new medical devices and drugs targeting osteoporosis. First, we’ll discuss OsteoSight, a tool recently approved by the FDA designed to diagnose … Continue Reading →
November 20, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: Skeletal Stem Cells Control Effects of Aging; Pain Reprocessing Therapy Offers Alternative To Painkillers; New Dangers Of Aspartame Uncovered
This month’s Save Our Bones Bulletin brings you breaking news from the realms of stem cell research, mental approaches to physical pain, and a shocking revelation regarding a widely used … Continue Reading →
October 23, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Osteocytes: The Ignored Yet Crucial Multitasking Bone Cells And How To Activate Them
For many decades, scientific studies and writings about the cells that govern bone health have focused on two types of cells: osteoblasts and osteoclasts. But it turns out that a … Continue Reading →
October 9, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: Newly Discovered Genetic Pathway For Bone Formation; 3D Scans May Predict Fracture Risk; Evolutionary Biology And Bone Regeneration
New research enriches our understanding of bone function and offers insights into maintaining their quality and strength. This bulletin dives into three new studies that point the way toward the … Continue Reading →
September 11, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: Study Identifies Gene That Governs Bone Development; How Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Impacts Osteoporosis Risk; Meta-Analysis Concludes That Walking Can Extend Your Life
This month we’ll explore studies on genes responsible for osteogenesis (bone development), the connection between thyroid function and osteoporosis, and the life-saving benefits of walking. First, we’ll analyze new research … Continue Reading →
August 22, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Alert! Scientists Repeat Old Mistakes Attempting To Create A New Osteoporosis Drug
A recent study has unveiled a new osteoporosis drug under development. However, the direction the researchers are taking closely resembles an existing osteoporosis drug: Evenity (romosozumab). The researchers promote their … Continue Reading →
June 12, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: Vegan Protein vs Animal Protein For Muscle Mass; Healthy Plant-Based Eaters Live Longer; The Link Between Gut Health And Exercise Duration
This month’s bulletin brings us back to the basics of building a bone-healthy life: diet and exercise. If you’re wondering what more there could possibly be to learn about these … Continue Reading →
May 22, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Scientists Discover What Makes Bones Fracture-Resistant (It’s Not What They Thought!)
A team of researchers at Cornell University has unlocked a long-standing mystery of bone mechanics. Aside from elucidating valuable information for supporting bone health, their discovery has far-reaching implications for … Continue Reading →
May 8, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
Save Our Bones Bulletin: New Bisphosphonate Risk Calculator; Study Compares Fracture Prediction Tools; Tryptophan And Bone-Muscle Communication
This month we take a deep dive into a range of research relating to bone health and the future of osteoporosis interventions. First, we’ll look at a new initiative to … Continue Reading →
April 3, 2023 by Vivian Goldschmidt, MA
The 2023 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 : Your Guide to Safely Navigating the Produce Aisle
Each year, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes its highly anticipated list of the Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 fruits and vegetables, providing consumers with essential information about pesticide residues. … Continue Reading →