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Low Vitamin D Raises Women’s Hip Fracture Risk
Too many Americans aren't getting enough of the sun-sourced nutrient, researchers say

Frankincense Provides Relief for Osteoarthritis
Enriched extract of Indian herbal remedy showed improved mobility in 7 days, study says

Hip, Knee Replacements Do Ease Symptoms
People who undergo the surgery are usually happy they did, study finds

Lung Infections Cost Hospitals More Than $10B in 2006
Pneumonia second only to childbirth as most common reason for hospitalizations, analysis finds

Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age
Study finds patients twice as likely to care for themselves, saves money in long run

Cane Use May Cut Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis
Gait support translated into 10% average decrease in lateral load on joint, study finds

Arthritis Hits More Than Half of Diabetics
Painful joint condition hinders exercise that helps manage both conditions, experts say

New Worries Over Blockbuster Meds Avandia, Fosamax
Diabetes drug Avandia linked to fractures, while bone drug Fosamax is tied to irregular heartbeat

Epilepsy Drug Linked to Bone Loss
Women on Dilantin may want to consider other seizure medications, experts say

Chinese Ants Show Promise in Fighting Arthritis, Other Diseases
Extract may prove beneficial against hepatitis, bacterial infections, study suggests