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Ladder Recall Follows Reports of Falls, Head Injuries and Broken Bones
FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 — More than 122,000 ladders sold at Home Depot are being recalled because their locking mechanism can fail, putting users at risk of a fall. The affected ladders are 20- and 2...
Stopping Menopausal Hormone Therapy May Temporarily Increase Fracture Risk
WEDNESDAY, July 30, 2025 – Stopping menopausal hormone therapy initially leads to several years of elevated fracture risk; however, this risk then decreases, first becoming similar to and eventually...
Cowboys Guard Rob Jones Breaks Neck Bone, Out Up to 3 Months
TUESDAY, July 29, 2025 — Dallas Cowboys guard Rob Jones will miss about two to three months after breaking a bone in his neck during the team’s first padded practice of training camp, a new report fro...
Slower Arm Movement Increases Fall Risk Among Seniors
MONDAY, July 21, 2025 — Seniors might be more prone to bone-breaking falls because they are unable to react quickly enough to regain their balance, a new study says. When a person starts to slip and f...
ENDO: Osteoporosis Treatment Benefits Elderly Patients With Fragility Fracture
THURSDAY, July 17, 2025 – Patients with osteoporosis who suffer a fragility fracture at age 80 years or older have better five-year outcomes if they receive treatment for osteoporosis, according to...
AI Can Accurately Estimate Bone Mineral Density and Classify Osteoporosis
WEDNESDAY, July 16, 2025 – An artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted diagnostic system can accurately estimate bone mineral density (BMD) and classify osteoporosis category, according to a study...
How to Stay Safe at the Beach or Pool This Summer
SUNDAY, July 13, 2025 — A day at the beach or pool is a great way to beat the summer heat — but it can also be risky if you’re not careful. Dr. Eric Costanzo of Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore Unive...
Pediatric Clavicular Fracture Rates Stable From 2014 to 2023
TUESDAY, July 8, 2025 – From 2014 to 2023, the overall rates of pediatric clavicular fractures remained stable, but there was a significant increase in admission rates, according to a study...
Broken Collarbone Hospitalizations Increase Among Children
WEDNESDAY, July 9, 2025 — More kids are being hospitalized for broken collarbones, a new study has found. In fact, the hospitalization rate for broken collarbones more than doubled among children b...
Weighted Vests Don't Protect Bone Health In Dieting Seniors, Trial Says
TUESDAY, June 24, 2025 — Weighted vests have been touted as a potential means of warding off osteoporosis while losing weight. The idea is that the extra weight will promote new bone growth even as p...
7 Doctor-Approved Tips for Outdoor Fitness Without Injury
SUNDAY, June 22, 2025 — Spending time outside walking, hiking or running is a great way to stay healthy during the summer. But before you jump into a new routine, health experts say it’s important to ...
Topical Testosterone + Exercise No Aid for Hip Fracture Recovery in Women
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 – Topical testosterone therapy does not significantly improve functional outcomes beyond supervised exercise training in older women recovering from a hip fracture, according...
Air Pollution May Worsen Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 – Exposure to air pollution may worsen bone loss in postmenopausal women, according to a study published online April 24 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Diddier ...
Smartphones Aid Recovery From Broken Leg, Hip
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 — A person’s smartphone can show how well they’ll recover from a broken leg or hip, a new study says. Smartphone data showing a person’s mobility prior to their injury provides ...
Preinjury Mobility Predicts Adults' Recovery After Lower-Extremity Fracture
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – Preinjury mobility data predicts recovery following a lower-extremity fracture in adults, according to a proof-of-concept study published online April 28 in the Journal of ...