Poor bone health may start early in people with multiple sclerosis

Osteoporosis and low bone density are common in people in the early stages of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a new study.

Before you start bone-building meds, try dietary calcium and supplements, experts urge

Has a bone density scan placed you at risk for osteoporosis, leading your doctor to prescribe a widely advertised bone-building medication? Not so fast! A new study finds that an effective first course of action is increasing dietary calcium and vitamin D or taking calcium and vitamin D supplements.

Vitamin D supplements do not increase bone density in healthy children, review finds

Giving vitamin D supplements to healthy children with normal vitamin D levels does not improve bone density at the hip, lumbar spine, forearm or in the body as a whole, according to a new review.

Weight-bearing exercise does not prevent increased bone turnover during weight loss

During weight loss, bones are being remodeled — breaking down old bone and forming new bone — at an accelerated rate. As a result, bone density is reduced, causing increased fragility. In a new study researchers found that weight-bearing exercise, in this case, fast walking or jogging, did not prevent the increased bone turnover caused by weight loss.