A closer look at osteoporosis medication's mechanisms may improve outcomes

Osteoporosis is the primary cause of bone fractures in the elderly, reflecting an imbalance between osteoclasts, bone-degrading cells, and osteoblasts, bone-building cells. Teriparatide is the only FDA-approved treatment for osteoporosis that increases osteoblast activity and lifespan. Medical researchers now report that teriperatide treatment also stimulates the formation of new osteoblasts. However, their findings also show that unexpected adverse effects can develop after treatment stops.

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Coordinated care organizations lead to more timely prenatal care

Pregnant women on Medicaid are more likely to receive timely prenatal care following Oregon’s implementation of coordinated care organizations, or CCOs, which are regional networks of health care providers who work together to treat patients, a new study has shown.

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Exposure to violence and obesity linked in teens

Teens consumed more unhealthy foods and beverages on days they were exposed to violence, and suffered from fatigue due to poor sleep the following day, according to a new study. Those behaviors, especially increased soda consumption, are important predictors of weight gain.

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New tactic to curb obesity: Address physician bias

An educational initiative is reducing medical students’ negative attitudes toward people with obesity, a finding researchers hope will translate into better outcomes for patients struggling with weight, according to new research.

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Inattention, poor memories shape inflation expectations

People have a haphazard approach to assessing inflation, research shows. Most citizens only pay attention to the topic intermittently, and they overestimate how bad inflation will become.

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How DNA damage turns immune cells against cancer

The delayed arrival of immune cells after cancer therapy is well documented and critical for responses to chemotherapy and radiation, yet the events underlying their induction remain poorly understood. Now, researchers have discovered how DNA damage is a clarion call for the immune system.

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Spanking can be detrimental for children's behavior, even 10 years later

Physical discipline experienced during infancy can negatively impact temperament and behavior among children in the fifth grade and into their teenage years, new research indicates.

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