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Protecting Yourself From Winter Weather Injuries
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 22, 2024
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Falls, frostbite, fractures: They are all potential hazards of icy winter conditions. But experts say there's a lot you can do to avoid injury when snowflakes fall.
First, stay warm.
According to the New York City Department of Health, people lose ...
An Apple (and Some Blackberries) Each Day May Keep Frailty Away
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 23, 2023
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You've heard of eating your spinach to stay strong, but how about loading up on your flavonols?
New research suggests that plant-based foods rich in these important dietary compounds could lower your chances of developing frailty as you age.
Apples and blackberries...
Bone Up on Osteoporosis & Your Bone Health
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 15, 2023
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It's important to understand your bone health to avoid damage as you age.
Losses of bone mineral density and bone mass can cause weakening, potentially leading to a fracture, especially in the hip, spine and wrist.
Osteoporosis is considered a silent disease becaus...
Seat Post Defect Spurs Recall of 2 Million Peloton Exercise Bikes
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 11, 2023
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People who use a Peloton exercise bike at home should check their model number immediately.
A recall of 2 million bikes with the model number PL01 was issued Thursday. People should stop using them immediately because of fall and injury hazards, the U.S. Consumer Product...
Dog-Walking Downside: Fractures, Head Injuries
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 27, 2023
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Walking your dog gets you moving and out in the fresh air, but head injuries and fractures are very real possibilities, especially for older dog owners, researchers say.
The most common injury from walking a leashed dog that sends folks to the ER is fractured fingers, a ...
Weaker Bones, Weakening Brain? Study Makes the Connection
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 23, 2023
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For some older adults, thinning bones may be a harbinger of waning memory, a new study suggests.
The study, of more than 3,600 older adults, found that those with relatively low bone density were at greater risk of being diagnosed with dementia within the next decade. Th...
Reducing Home Hazards Cuts Seniors' Risk of Falling
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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Nearly one-third of older people fall each year, most of them in their own homes. But it's possible to reduce those numbers by a quarter, according to a new study.
Five steps can cut the risk of falls by 26%, the researchers reported in the March 10 issue of the
Falls Can Be More Dangerous for Older Men Than for Women
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 10, 2023
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While older women are treated for falls more often than elderly males, men are more likely to sustain skull fractures when they topple over, new research suggests.
This is a serious concern because more than 3 million people aged 65 and older are treated in U.S. emergenc...
Aspirin OK After Fracture to Help Avoid Blood Clots
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- January 19, 2023
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When people undergo surgery for broken arms or legs, they are often injected with prescription blood thinners to reduce their risk of developing potentially life-threatening blood clots in their lungs and legs.
Slips, Slides: Winter Injuries Can Be Serious
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- January 2, 2023
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Wearing proper gear, watching out for snow and ice hazards, and “walking like a penguin” are just some of the tips that can help prevent winter accidents, one medical expert says.
“A variety of injuries can occur during the winter,” cautioned
Cancer Survivors May Face Higher Risks for Bone Fractures
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 7, 2022
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Adult cancer survivors, particularly those who have undergone chemotherapy, have an increased risk for serious pelvic and vertebral fractures, new research shows.
"These findings are important as the number of cancer survivors living in the United States is projected to ...
Sports Like Soccer, Basketball Are Better Than Running for Young People's Bones
- Cara Murez
- October 14, 2022
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Playing sports can benefit children in many ways, but all sports are not equal when it comes to their bones.
New research suggests children w...
When Is a Fracture Potentially Deadly for an Older Adult?
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 11, 2022
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Researchers studying fractures in older adults found a higher death rate when those fractures were close...
Fractured Skulls, Broken Bones: Bike Injuries Still Common for Kids
- By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 7, 2022
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Over 1 million U.S. children and teens — many of them male — have broken bones and fractured their skulls in bicycle injuries over the past 20 years, according to new research that br...
High-Tech Socks Could Prevent Falls in At-Risk Patients
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 30, 2022
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Every year, anywhere from 700,000 to 1 million people fall while in U.S. hospitals, and this often triggers a downward health spiral.
Little has been sh...
Vegetarian Women at Higher Odds for Hip Fracture
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 11, 2022
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Record numbers of people are turning to plant-based diets to take advantage of the many health benefits they offer, but this may come at the expense of their bones, a new study suggests.
Exactly what did researchers find? Middle-aged women who never eat meat may be more ...
Vitamin D Supplements Won't Help Your Bones, Large Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 28, 2022
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Seniors who take vitamin D supplements to improve their bone health and ward off fractures are just wasting their time and money, a major new study has found.
These supplements d...
What Anesthesia Works Best for Hip Fracture Surgery?
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2022
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Patients who have spinal anesthesia while doctors repair a broken hip have more pain and need more prescription painkillers afterward than those given general anesthesia, a ...
Another Smoking Hazard for Men: Brittle Bones
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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You can add more risk of broken bones to the long list of health harms that smoking poses to men.
Along with cancer and respiratory diseases, men who smoke have a significantly increased risk of
Obesity Raises a Woman's Odds for Broken Bones
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2022
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Being overweight or obese is never good for one's health, but now a new study suggests it increases a woman's risk of broken bones.
For the study, researchers followed 20,000 women and men, aged 40 to 7...
Are Pins or a Cast Better for a Broken Wrist?
- Robert Preidt
- January 24, 2022
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A cast is as good as metal pins for treating a broken wrist, researchers report.
A broken wrist in which bone fragments move out of their normal alignment is called a displaced wrist fra...
Many Kids Aren't Wearing Helmets While Sledding, Poll Finds
- Robert Preidt
- January 24, 2022
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When American kids do downhill skiing or snowboarding, they almost always wear a helmet, their parents say, but they're far less likely to do so when cruising down a neighborhood hill on a sled.
How Safe Is a 'Holiday' From Bone-Strengthening Meds?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 12, 2022
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People on bone-protecting drugs often take breaks from them for a few years. Now a new study finds that a "holiday" from the medication risedronate (Actonel) may come with a slightly increased risk of hip fracture.
Researchers found that compared with a drug holiday from...
Vaping Could Weaken Your Bones, Study Finds
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- November 22, 2021
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The evidence against vaping is mounting, and a new study now links e-cigarettes with an increased risk for broken bones.
Over time, vaping appears to increase the risk for fracture of the hip, spine and wrist by 46%, according to the findings. Researchers said these fra...
Protecting Your Skin From Sun Won't Weaken Your Bones: Study
- Ernie Mundell
- November 18, 2021
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Most people know that sun-sourced vitamin D is good for their bones. So could avoiding the sun to reduce skin cancer risk weaken your bones?
A new study brings a reassuring answer: "Sun-protective" behavior -- wearing long sleeves, seeking shade or using sunscreen -- "wa...
Want Fewer Fractures in Nursing Homes? Put More Dairy on the Menu
- Robert Preidt
- October 22, 2021
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Serving more dairy products to nursing home residents could be a simple way to reduce their risk of falls and fractures, a new study suggests.
Many consume low levels of calcium and protein, which can result in weak bones that increase the likelihood of falls and fractur...
Big Rise in Injuries From E-Scooters, Hoverboards
- Robert Preidt
- October 5, 2021
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Hoverboards, electric scooters and electric bikes are the transportation of choice for a growing number of Americans, but they're taking many straight to the emergency room.
Injuries associated with these so-called "micromobility products" skyrocketed 70% between 2017 an...
One Activity Causes 4 Out of 5 Sports-Linked Spinal Injuries
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- August 25, 2021
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Football and other contact sports get a lot of attention for their injury hazards. But for most adults, bike riding is the biggest back-breaker, a new study suggests.
Of more than 12,000 sports-related spinal injuries among U.S. adults, researchers found that a full 81% ...
Busted Ankle? What's Better, a Cast or Brace?
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 14, 2021
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Modern, flexible boots may be just as good as old-school plaster casts when it comes to treating broken ankles, new research suggests.
Often related to sports, traffic accidents or falls, broken ankles can be simple breaks in one bone or more complicated fractures that i...
DIY Projects Can Be Prime Time for Foot Injuries
- July 10, 2021
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When you tackle home and yard projects this summer, be sure to protect your feet and ankles.
"Feet may be the last thing people think about while working on home-improvement projects, but we see so many different types of foot and ankle injuries in our office -- many of ...
Osteoporosis Might Also Raise a Woman's Odds for Hearing Loss
- Cara Murez
- May 26, 2021
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It's a connection most women may not be aware of, but a new study suggests osteoporosis may raise your risk of hearing loss, and the drugs often used to treat thinning bones won't lower that risk.
According to researcher Dr. Sharon Curhan, data from her team's new study ...
Biggest Reason Teens Injure Their Spines: Not Wearing Seat Belts
- Robert Preidt
- May 20, 2021
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Two-thirds of spinal fractures suffered by American children and teens occur in car crashes when they aren't wearing seat belts, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed data on more than 34,500 U.S. patients younger than 18 who suffered spinal fractures between 2009 and ...
Spring Activity Can Sometimes Bring Stress Fractures
- March 28, 2021
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If you're getting back into walking, running or outdoor sports this spring after months on the couch, you could be at risk for a common injury known as a stress fracture.
It's a small break or crack caused by repeated impact on a bone that is starting to weaken from over...
Cold Facts on Avoiding Snow and Ice Dangers
- Robert Preidt
- February 19, 2021
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Severe winter weather has a grip on much of the United States, which increases the risk of injuries from slipping on ice, shoveling, sports such as skiing and sledding, and car crashes.
"One of the most frequently seen causes for visits to the emergency room this time of...
Premature Menopause May Bring Tougher Symptoms for Women
- Cara Murez
- January 21, 2021
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Menopause is known to bring a variety of unpleasant symptoms ranging from hot flashes to insomnia. Yet, for those who have a condition known as premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), it is much worse, researchers report.
The new study examined the impact of POI, in which...
Obesity Ups Women's Odds for Early Hip Fracture
- Robert Preidt
- December 3, 2020
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Obese women are more likely to suffer a hip fracture before age 70 than those who aren't obese, a new study finds.
Researchers analyzed data gathered from more than 12,700 women in Finland who were born between 1932 and 1941 and followed them for 25 years.
The Univ...
One Type of Injury Should Raise Red Flag for Domestic Violence
- Cara Murez
- November 30, 2020
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As many as one-third of adult women who have a particular fracture to their forearms may be victims of intimate partner violence, according to a new study.
The findings underscore the need to screen women who receive fractures to their ulna for possible intimate partner ...
Vegan Diets Tied to Higher Bone Fracture Risk
- Alan Mozes
- November 23, 2020
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Chew on this: Vegans face a 43% higher risk for bone fractures than meat eaters, a large British study warns.
The rise in risk was not confined to vegans, who eat no meat, fish, dairy or eggs. The researchers also identified a notably higher risk for hip fractures among ...
Fish Oil, Vitamin D and Exercise: How Helpful Are They If You're Over 70?
- Alan Mozes
- November 12, 2020
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Vitamin D, fish oil supplements and weight training have long been touted for their health benefits, but for healthy seniors, none of them -- either in combination or alone -- boosts physical or mental performance or prevents broken bones, Swiss researchers report.
For t...
Could Common Asthma Meds Weaken Bones?
- Amy Norton
- October 22, 2020
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People who use common asthma controller medications are vulnerable to developing brittle bones and suffering fractures, a new study shows.
The findings point the finger at anti-inflammatory corticosteroids -- whether taken by pill or inhaler.
Corticosteroid...
Pandemic Silver Lining: Steep Drop in Kids' Fractures
- Alan Mozes
- October 7, 2020
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In a rare bit of good news tied to the coronavirus pandemic, researchers say pediatric fractures plummeted by nearly 60% this past spring.
Investigators say the finding likely reflects the sudden evaporation of organized sports and curtailed playground use due to...
ER Visits for E-Scooter Injuries Nearly Double in One Year
- Steven Reinberg
- August 31, 2020
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As the popularity of electric scooters has accelerated in the United States, so have serious injuries, which nearly doubled in just one year, a new study reveals.
In 2019, more than 29,600 e-scooter riders were treated in U.S. emergency rooms, up from about 15,500 t...
Dance Injuries Jump in United States
- Robert Preidt
- August 14, 2020
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Dance-related injuries treated at U.S. emergency departments increased by nearly one-quarter in recent years, a new study reveals.
Between 2014 and 2018, there was a 22.5% rise in such injuries, with more than 4,150 cases seen in ERs nationwide during that time.<...
Less Smoking, Drinking Means Fewer Hip Fractures for Americans
- Amy Norton
- July 28, 2020
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In a rare bit of good health news for Americans, a new government study finds that hip fracture rates have fallen substantially since the 1970s.
Between 1970 and 2010, broken hips dropped by two-thirds among Americans in a decades-long health study. The likely reason...
Repeat Bone Density Tests Might Not Be Needed, Study Finds
- Steven Reinberg
- July 28, 2020
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Bone density tests are often touted as a way to predict the risk of fracture in postmenopausal women, but a new study casts doubt on the value of repeating this commonly used test.
The research was led by Dr. Carolyn Crandall, of the division of general internal medi...
Kids Breaking Fewer Bones During Pandemic, But More Fractures Happening at Home
- Robert Preidt
- June 4, 2020
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There's been a nearly 60% drop in broken bones among U.S. children during the coronavirus pandemic, but the rate of fractures that occur at home has climbed, a new study finds.
The researchers analyzed data on 1,735 youngsters treated for acute fractures at the C...
Pneumonia More Deadly Than Hip Fractures for Hospitalized Seniors
- Robert Preidt
- April 23, 2020
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Seniors hospitalized with pneumonia are much more likely to die in the hospital and within two years of leaving the hospital than those with hip fractures, new research shows.
But many older people don't recognize the serious threat posed by pneumonia, the researcher...
Vitamin D Might Aid Seniors' Recovery From Hip Fracture: Study
- Steven Reinberg
- April 2, 2020
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After a broken hip, seniors who have sufficient vitamin D have better odds of walking, a new study finds.
The study suggests that low levels of vitamin D could limit walking, according to researcher Sue Shapses, a professor of nutritional sciences at Rutgers Univers...
5 Expert Tips for Preventing Winter Sports Accidents
- Kayla McKiski
- February 22, 2020
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Hitting the slopes or the skating rink as the winter of 2020 winds down? Don't let an accident or injury spoil your fun.
"Winter sports and recreational activities have great health and cardiovascular benefits," said Dr. Joseph Bosco, vice president of the American ...
Smoking While Pregnant May Weaken Baby's Bones
- Robert Preidt
- January 30, 2020
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Mothers who smoke during pregnancy put their infants at increased risk of fractures in their first year of life, researchers warn.
The study looked at more than 1.6 million people who were born in Sweden between 1983 and 2000, and followed for an average of 21 years....