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Osteoporosis May Raise Risk for Vertigo
Impaired calcium metabolism may be the link, researchers say

Weight Loss Might Not Curb Knee Arthritis
Obesity boosts risk, but weight has no overall effect on progression, study says

Hip Osteoarthritis Therapy No Better Than Placebo
FDA-approved injection for knees less effective in deep joint areas, study finds

Joint Replacement Soars as Number of Docs Falls
Low reimbursement rates turning many young doctors off the specialty, researcher says

Any Old Cane Won’t Do
Expert offers tips for choosing one carefully after an injury

1 in 10 Ex-NFL Players Used Steroids, Poll Reports
Finding comes from confidential survey in research that highlights drugs' damage to long-term health

Menopause Drug Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence
Dutch study of tibolone, also used for osteoporosis but not available in U.S., was stopped early due to increased risk

Prescription Chondroitin May Help Knee Osteoarthritis
European drug is not the same as supplement available in U.S., study says

Exercise Key Player in Knee Replacement Recovery
Workouts counter functional decline, could ward off osteoarthritis, study says

Study Shows Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis
Women who did weight-bearing sports such as swimming had greater bone density in menopause