People with diabetes at greater risk of bone fractures: Study
Diabetic patients, take a note. Researchers have found that people living with diabetes are at greater risk of bone fractures.The study, published in the journal bone, showed that people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes have an increased risk of suffering hip and non-vertebral fractures (those not occurring in the spine or skull).
Jun 13, 2020, 06:47 AM IST
Air pollution weakens bones, increases fracture risk
This study is the first to document high rates of hospital admissions for bone fractures in communities with elevated levels of ambient particulate matter (PM2.5), a component of air pollution,
Nov 10, 2017, 13:40 PM IST
Gene causing arthritis may have helped humans survive Ice Age: Study
The study showed that mutations in the gene called GDF5 resulted in shorter bones that led to a compact body structure while reducing the risk of bone fracture from falling.
Jul 04, 2017, 23:04 PM IST
