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For All Their Plusses, Pets Pose a Risk for Falls, Too
Being pulled by a dog or chasing a cat causes many tumbles, CDC reports

In Elderly Women, Hip Fractures Often Follow Arm Breaks
Problem may stem from the way older people fall, expert says

Using a Balloon to Repair a Broken Back
Technique called kyphoplasty may benefit those with vertebral fractures, study finds

Health Tip: Helping a Broken Toe Heal
Rest your sore foot

Spine Injuries a Common Result of Car Crashes
Seat belts and airbags could reduce the risk, study says

Fractures in Older Adults Up Death Risk
Study finds all breaks, not just hip fractures, tied to increased mortality

Old Tech Helps Soldiers With New Wound Infection
Antibiotic-laced bone cement cuts complications that could cost them a limb

’Snowbirds’ Beware the Climate Changes
Switch to balmier days can be healthy and hazardous for seniors, experts say

Osteoporosis Drug Prompts Increase in Certain Bone Cells
Scientists not sure if finding points to potential problems; maker stands by medication

Active Young Women Need Calcium, Vitamin D
The supplements can help prevent stress fractures, experts say