Osteoporosis Hits 1 in 4 Senior Women

One-quarter of all American women aged 65 or older suffer from the condition
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1 in 4 Senior Women in U.S. Has Osteoporosis: CDC

The weakening bones of osteoporosis greatly raise a person's odds for dangerous fractures, and a new report finds that one-quarter of all American women aged 65 or older suffer...
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Health Tip: Drink Water All Day

Drinking water throughout the day can help ensure that your body has enough fluids, especially when the weather is hot. The American Academy of Family Physicians recommends...
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Blood Chemical Test May Predict Risk of Heart Disease Death

Higher-than-normal levels of a certain blood chemical may place some patients at significantly greater risk of dying from heart disease, new research indicates. Scientists found...
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Dementia Meds May Lead to Harmful Weight Loss: Study

A class of drugs widely used to treat dementia -- called cholinesterase inhibitors -- could cause harmful weight loss in some patients, a new study suggests. These medications...
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Your Food May Not Be What You Think It Is

The food you're placing in your grocery cart may not be exactly what it says it is. One-hundred percent olive oil? It could have canola or peanut oil. Honey? Might be mostly cane syrup...
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