A recent worldwide study dug into how body mass index (BMI) affects the chances of breaking bones. Researchers looked at data from over 1. 6 million people across 32 countries, tracking them for about 16 million person-years. They found that being underweight increases the risk of hip fractures in both men and women. Interestingly, being overweight or obese seemed to...

A woman's choice of birth control can sometimes lead to unexpected health issues. One such case involved a woman who had been using a popular injectable contraceptive called depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA). This method is known for its effectiveness in preventing pregnancy. However, it also has a downside. It can lower bone density over time. This can incre...

Ever wondered how belly fat affects bone health in women going through perimenopause? This is a big deal because it's a time when bones can get weaker. Researchers decided to look into this by studying women aged 40 to 60. They wanted to figure out how belly fat and overall body fat might be linked to bone mineral density (BMD). BMD is a big deal because it tells ...