News -09-16-06 Study: Osteoporosis Shot Reduces Breaks (USA Today) "Reclast, given as an annual, 15-minute infusion, reduced risk of new spine fractures by 70% and of hip fractures by 40%, according to data supplied by maker Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. The drug, chemically known as zoledronic acid, also reduced the risk of fractures elsewhere, according to a just-completed, international study of 7,736 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis." 09-06 -10-09-06 Colas Result in Loss of Bone Density in Women (ABC News) "Women who drank more cola had reduced bone mineral density at all three hip sites but not at the spine. The link between cola consumption and women's bone loss was unaffected by age, menopausal status, cigarettes, alcohol, or total calcium and vitamin D intake. "Cola consumption did not affect men in the same way. Also, other carbonated drinks were not associated with bone loss." 10-06 Papers Bone Density Testing (US News) "The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that all women ages 65 and older get bone mineral density testing regardless of their risk factors." 02-08 Osteoporosis (Healthopedia.com) Provides detailed information, listed by condition. 8-04 Osteoporosis - Combating Osteoporosis With Diet (Fisher) Provides recommendations to combat osteoporosis with diet. Osteoporosis - Combating Osteoporosis With Diet (Fisher) Provides recommendations to combat osteoporosis with diet. Osteoporosis Facts (CalciumInfo.com) Provides a summary of the Surgeon General's report on osteoporosis. 02-06 Three Steps to Reduce Bone Loss (US News) Provides three steps to help reduce bone loss: optimize calcium intake, incorporate vitamin D in the diet, and exercise. 02-08

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