New Experimental Osteoporosis Drug Without Apparent Side Effects

The experimental drug denosumab seems to treat osteoporosis equally well as existing drugs, but without the side effects. Side effects from the osteoporosis drugs Boniva, Fosamax and Reclast include cancer and even disintegration of bone in the jaw. Denosumab is currently...

Wanted: 150 female diabetic chocolate eaters

Participants in a study testing the health effects of chocolate are required to eat a modified sample of the stuff every day. Sounds like they're still looking for participants too..."LONDON, England (CNN) --...

Use of Local Estrogen for Treatment of Vaginal Atrophy in Postmenopausal Women

"An evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of local vaginal estrogen therapy for the treatment of vaginal atrophy, a frequent complaint of postmenopausal women, has just been released by The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). Entitled "The role of local vaginal...

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