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Can strontium ranelate help treat osteoporosis?
Researchers are continually on the hunt for more effective and more targeted treatments for... Full Answer12/31/1969
What foods are good sources of calcium?
While milk and other dairy products are certainly rich sources of calcium, other foods can also... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are bisphosphonates?
For years, a group of medications known as bisphosphonates have been the first choice of... Full Answer12/31/1969
Does exercise help protect my bones?
Weight-bearing activities can significantly increase bone mineral density during childhood and... Full Answer12/31/1969
What types of exercise can help strengthen my bones?
Exercise is helpful because movement that compels your body to work against gravity stresses... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I strengthen my bones if I am unable to exercise?
Several studies suggest that standing on a special, gently oscillating mechanical plate --... Full Answer05/21/1710
How does exercise reduce the risk for fractures?
Exercise is helpful because movement that compels your body to work against gravity stresses... Full Answer05/21/1267
How often should I exercise?
Exercise delivers powerful, wide-ranging health benefits, but to reap its full rewards you must... Full Answer05/21/0830
Why should I exercise if I have osteoporosis?
Exercise plays a dual role in fighting osteoporosis. First, if you choose the right form of... Full Answer05/21/0653
Who should take teriparatide?
Teriparatide (Forteo), a synthetic version of parathyroid hormone (PTH), is recommended for... Full Answer05/21/0355
How effective is parathyroid hormone in treating osteoporosis?
Unlike osteoporosis medications that slow the rate of bone loss, parathyroid hormone (PTH)... Full Answer05/21/0265
How does parathyroid hormone (PTH) help treat osteoporosis?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced naturally in the body. It works in several ways to... Full Answer05/21/9902
What are possible side effects of calcitonin?
Calcitonin's effect is limited to bones, so it is not linked to any other health benefits or... Full Answer05/21/9538
How effective is calcitonin in treating osteoporosis?
Although calcitonin has been tested in a large number of clinical trials and has been used to... Full Answer05/21/9308
What is calcitonin?
Calcitonin is approved only for the treatment, not the prevention, of osteoporosis. Generally,... Full Answer05/21/8949
