Osteoporosis: bone health in childhood ‘is an important factor’

The American Academy of Pediatrics have reviewed bone acquisition in childhood to advise pediatricians on bone health strategies for young patients.

Effects of gout reduced after drinking Montmorency cherry concentrate

Drinking Montmorency concentrate significantly helps to reduce the effects of the painful condition gout, according to new research.

Anamorelin shown to improve appetite and body mass in patients with cancer anorexia-cachexia

A new drug, anamorelin, improves appetite and body mass in patients with advanced lung cancer who are suffering cancer anorexia and cachexia, according to phase III data presented at the ESMO 2014…

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Vitamin D deficiency widespread in thyroidectomy patients

A new study from researchers at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit finds widespread vitamin D deficiency among patients who undergo a thyroidectomy, potentially putting them at greater risk for…

What are the health benefits of cucumber?

Find out about the health benefits of cucumber including aiding hydration, decreasing swelling and irritation of the skin and providing vitamin K to maintain bone health.