Protein could help treat bone and joint diseases

By Justin Norrie, The Conversation

A protein with a bone-protective effect could help in the development of more powerful treatments for osteoporosis and other bone diseases, an international team of scientists has reported. The protein…

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Garvan Institute

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Deakin University

Around 6% of Australian men and 23% of women over 50 suffer from osteoporosis, according to a Deakin University study. The…

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Birth control pill shrinks bones

University of Washington

Using the birth control pill may reduce a woman’s bone density, according to US university researchers. Women using a pill…

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