International Units-Swiss Researchers-Healthday News-Hip Fractures-Fracture Risk

Higher Doses of Vitamin D Prevent Fractures in Older Women

WEDNESDAY, July 4 (Healthday News) -- In the latest study to look at the effect of vitamin D on fracture risk, Swiss researchers found that taking more than 800 international units (IU) of vitamin D daily could reduce the risk of hip fractures in older women by 30 percent. read more..

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Hormone Replacement Therapy-Menopausal Women-Healthday News-Breast Cancer-Osteoporosis

HRT Update: Therapy May Reduce Fractures, Boost Some Risks

MONDAY, May 28 (Healthday News) -- Updated evidence on hormone replacement therapy for menopausal women presents good news for those at Risk of osteoporosis, but a mixed bag of results regarding breast cancer and other chronic diseases. read more..

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