'I'm Afraid I'll Fall': Smartphone AI Flags 86% of Older Adults at Risk for Locomotive Syndrome
Editor’s note: In Japan’s orthopedic community, specialists use the term "locomotive syndrome" to describe a decline in mobility caused by weakening...
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Why Bones Break Before Osteoporosis Sets In: The Hidden Risk Behind Normal Scans
"I slipped and broke my wrist. " "I fell, broke my hip, and even had to get surgery. " Most people chalk these injuries up to simple bad luck.
Weight Loss Exceeding 5% After Quitting Smoking Linked to Higher Hip Fracture Risk
While quitting smoking delivers undeniable health benefits, researchers have found that experiencing a sharp drop in...
Three or More Pregnancies Linked to 36% Higher Postmenopausal Fracture Risk
For women going through menopause, the risk of bone fractures rises sharply. This vulnerability occurs because bone...
Osteoporosis Treatment: The Era of Relying Solely on Bone Mineral Density Is Over
The central focus of osteoporosis care is undergoing a significant shift. No longer does a diagnosis begin and end with...
GLP-1 Drugs and Bone Health: Studies Highlight Fracture Risks in Elderly Patients
The GLP-1 receptor agonist class of drugs, widely used for the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes, has...
Tarzan Takes a Tumble After Diving Into Crowd: What Is Stage Diving?
Tarzan, a member of the group ALLDAY PROJECT, suffered a frightening fall after throwing himself into the audience...
Supreme Court Ruling Ends 6.5-Year Battle Over Spinal Fusion Coverage for Osteoporosis Patients
In older adults with osteoporosis, performing spinal fixation surgery—inserting screws and rods to stabilize the spinal...
Sudden Cold Sweats and Blurred Vision: Why You Should Lie Down, Not Tough It Out
A sudden wave of nausea hits, cold sweat breaks out, vision blurs, ears feel plugged, and a profound weakness sweeps...
Ha Ji-won’s Dramatic Transformation Shocks Her Mother: The Hidden Toll of Shaved Eyebrows and Bleached Hair
Actor Ha Ji-won has undergone a striking physical transformation for her latest film project, surprising fans and her...