March 25, 2013: Fit Kids May Dodge Fractures in Old Age
Regular exercise linked to increases in peak bone mass, study says

March 19, 2013: Fewer Kids Getting Hurt in Most Sports, Study Finds
However, football and soccer injuries have risen over past decade

March 04, 2013: Certain Sleep Aids May Raise Hip Fracture Risk in Nursing Homes: Study
List includes common drugs such as Lunesta and Ambien, researchers say

February 25, 2013: Healthy Older Women Advised Against Taking Calcium
U.S government experts found no evidence that calcium, vitamin D supplements help prevent fractures

February 06, 2013: Health Tip: Care for Your Cast
Wrap it in plastic when you shower

December 04, 2012: Fractures Take High Toll on High School Athletes
Study found most of these injuries from boys' contact sports, girls' lacrosse

November 30, 2012: Health Tip: Limit Swelling While Wearing a Cast
Keep the limb elevated

October 26, 2012: Symptoms of Ankle Fracture
Among them are bruising and swelling

October 19, 2012: Low Calcium Linked to Hormone Condition in Women
Lowest levels may raise risk of overactive parathyroid glands, which can weaken bones, study says

October 01, 2012: Child Abuse Injuries Have Risen, Study Finds
Child protective agencies reported decline, but hospital data tell a different story

September 21, 2012: Explosions Are Main Cause of Spine Injuries in U.S. Soldiers
Damage to spinal cord in 17 percent of cases among military personnel in Iraq, Afghanistan

August 24, 2012: Teen Girls Need Bone Health Advice to Stave Off Osteoporosis
Experts update guidelines on screening, prevention for women of all ages

July 27, 2012: Health Tip: If You've Broken a Toe
Visit your doctor, pronto

July 10, 2012: Kids' Track Injuries Surge in US
As participation grows, accident rate poses a hurdle

July 05, 2012: Higher Doses of Vitamin D Prevent Fractures in Older Women
But evidence review found less than 800 IUs a day didn't seem to make a difference

June 22, 2012: Young Men Taking HIV Meds May Be at Risk for Bone Loss
Exercising, quitting smoking and taking vitamin D can help, researchers say

June 15, 2012: Vitamin D Plus Calcium May Extend Life
But analysis doesn't pinpoint the reasons why

June 13, 2012: Young Kids With Hip, Thigh Fractures Heal Well With Single-Leg Casts
Study found healing equal to double-leg casts, with easier caregiving for parents

June 12, 2012: Older Women Should Not Take Calcium, Vitamin D: Task Force
Recommendations say evidence doesn't support benefit of low daily doses to prevent fractures

June 07, 2012: Two-Thirds of Osteo Hip Fractures Occur After 80: U.S. Study
Researchers urge greater push to diagnose, prevent, treat osteoporosis in extreme elderly

May 24, 2012: Calcium Supplements May Be Bad for Your Heart: Study
Review says getting mineral from food is safer, but expert disagrees

May 21, 2012: More Research Points to Long-Term Ills With Bone Drugs
Bisphosphonates used for osteoporosis raise risk of rare fractures over time, study says

April 25, 2012: Early Menopause Tied to Osteoporosis in 29-Year Study
Nearly doubled risk seen in women who went through 'change' before age 47

April 25, 2012: Health Tip: Stress Fracture of the Foot
Possible symptoms of this overuse injury

April 16, 2012: Certain Genetic Regions May Be Tied to Osteoporosis
But it's too early to use data to predict who will or will not develop weaker bones

March 05, 2012: Vitamin D May Cut Stress Fracture Risk in Girls
Yet consuming lots of dairy or calcium wasn't associated with risk reduction, study says

February 17, 2012: Exercise Can Build Young Adults' Bones, Study Finds
Physical activity in your 20s can help prevent osteoporosis later on, researchers say

February 09, 2012: Stopping Bone Drug Cuts Risk of Second Thigh Fracture: Study
After unusual femur break, patients should not take bisphosphonates, researchers say

February 08, 2012: Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems: Study
Intense training, poor nutrition might lead to menstrual abnormalities, stress fractures in young players

February 08, 2012: One 'Silver Lining' to Recession: Fewer Broken Bones?
Florida study finds less orthopedic trauma cases as construction workers lost jobs

February 07, 2012: Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds
Researchers say postmenopausal women taking Aromasin need to be monitored

February 02, 2012: Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture
Take it slow when starting an exercise program

February 01, 2012: Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women
Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say

January 23, 2012: Hip Fracture Patients Often Have Other Health Problems
They contribute to lengthier hospital stays, researchers say

January 16, 2012: Brain Structure Adapts to Arm Injury, Study Says
Finding could influence post-stroke rehabilitation

December 30, 2011: Crowding in ER May Delay Pain Relief for Kids
Busy staff less responsive to needs of individual patients, researcher says

December 19, 2011: Vitamin D Helps Bone Health Only With Calcium: Report
Government task force held off on specific dose recommendations

December 14, 2011: Health Tip: At Risk for Hip Fracture?
Factors that make it more likely

December 07, 2011: Bone Drugs May Also Battle Breast Cancer, Researchers Say
Two studies suggest zoledronic acid extends survival, reduces odds of recurrence

November 15, 2011: Whole-Body Vibration Doesn't Build Bone After All: Study
No benefit seen in high-risk postmenopausal women

November 04, 2011: Health Tip: Signs of a Spinal Fracture
People with osteoporosis may be prone

October 21, 2011: Hockey Fistfights Rarely Cause Injuries, Study Claims
Punches thrown on solid ground pack more power, researchers say

October 21, 2011: Health Tip: Take Care to Prevent Stress Fractures
Exercise carefully and don't ignore an injury

October 17, 2011: Kids' Sledding Mishaps Can Cause Serious Head Trauma
Campaigns to encourage helmet use needed, researcher says

September 26, 2011: Hip Fracture May Raise a Woman's Risk of Earlier Death
Breaking hip at age 70 doubles risk of dying within a year, study finds

September 15, 2011: ADHD Doubles a Child's Risk of Injury: Study
Impulsive behaviors can lead kids to leap before they look, expert says

September 09, 2011: FDA Advisers Call for Revised Labels for Osteoporosis Drugs
Research suggests potential health risks associated with long-term use of bisphosphonates

August 17, 2011: Sprained Ankles Straining ER Resources, Study Finds
Researchers argue for other approaches to treatment, such as emergency doctor visits

July 27, 2011: Health Tip: Ease Swelling Beneath a Cast
Steps to help you heal

July 08, 2011: Ankle Braces May Protect Young Basketball Players
Study found they reduced the number of sprains and fractures high school athletes suffer