Thinness in midlife boosts later brittle bone risk (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Men who are slimmer in middle age are at greater risk of having osteoporosis later in life, a new study confirms.

Midlife thiness boosts brittle bones (TVNZ)

Men who are slimmer in middle age are at greater risk of having osteoporosis later in life, a new study confirms. And while losing weight between one's 40s and 70s increased osteoporosis risk, weight gain reduced it, Dr. Haakon E. Meyer of the University of Oslo in Norway and colleagues found.

Hopatcong offering free, low-cost health screenings (Daily Record)

Osteoporosis screening is free to all residents 30 and older from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 3. Male cancer screening will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9.

Cohasset health board holds annual health fair Sept. 16 (The Patriot Ledger)

A variety of free screenings will be available to Cohasset residents at health board?s annual health fair Sept. 16.

Spice up your life (Galveston County Daily News)

Medical breakthroughs could have everyone turning to spice racks and produce aisles instead of medicine cabinets to ward off illness.

Dr. Paul Donohue: Investigate early menopause (Detroit News)

Dear Dr. Donohue: What is the age of menopause? I am only 40, and I think I am entering it. This is too young, isn't it? My mother says that many of her friends had their menopause at my age. I believe it's unusual. None of my friends are having symptoms of it.

Patient Recruitment In Psoriasis Trial For Arana's Inflammatory Drug ART621 Completed; Results Expected In Q1 2009 (Medical News Today)

Biotechnology company Arana Therapeutics Limited (ASX: AAH) announced that it has completed recruitment in its Phase II dose-ranging psoriasis study for its anti-inflammatory drug ART621. Completion of recruitment means that formal results of the study should be available in early 2009.

Master Teaches How Tai Chi Can Help Diabetes (Scoop.co.nz)

New Zealand tai chi instructors are gathering in Wellington this weekend to learn from a leading Tai Chi exponent how the ancient Chinese martial art form can help Type 2 diabetes sufferers.

Role of vitamin D in kidney disease examined (News-Medical-Net)

Vitamin D is the key to preventing rickets and osteoporosis, but Rockefeller University scientists suspect it may also play a role in heading off atherosclerosis in people with chronic kidney disease.

Risk of fracture is significantly higher in HIV-infected patients (EurekAlert!)

( Massachusetts General Hospital ) As antiviral treatment for HIV infection allows patients to live longer, many will be confronted with additional health challenges. A new study shows for the first time that one of these may be significantly increased risk of bone fractures.

Senior Bulletin Board

Meals for people 60 or older are served at the Community Center five times a week.

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Free cooking classes offered around Capital Region

Williams-Sonoma is hosting a series of technique classes at its Crossgates Mall location in Albany.

Linkage of Osteoporosis to Chromosome 20p12 and Association to BMP2

Hans45 Abstract Osteoporotic fractures are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in ageing populations.

Making strides to combat lupus

When Vicki and Mike Feldpouch's daughter was diagnosed with lupus three years ago, the couple felt helpless.

New Treatment for Kidney Transplants

Osteoporosis, cataracts and cancer are just some of the side effects kidney transplant patients deal with.

Benefits of breast feeding & Men and Osteoporosis

Benefits of breast feeding & Men and Osteoporosis Thin men run a bigger risk of contracting Osteoporosis.

Senior commission plans open house

The Senior Commission will hold their 4th Annual open house on Friday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year's focus will be health.

Naylor puts health under the spotlight

MEN'S health will be kicked to the top of the agenda by Ipswich Town star Richard Naylor.

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Chief Executive Officer Alan Milinazzo is scheduled to give a presentation on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 1:30 PM Eastern Time at The Four Seasons Hotel in Boston.