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Drug Cures Osteoporosis in Mice
An experimental drug that inhibits serotonin in the gut cured osteoporosis in lab mice and rats, a new study has found. "New therapies that inhibit the production of serotonin in the gut have the potential to become a [new] class of drugs to be added to the arsenal against osteoporosis," said study author Dr. Gerard Karsenty. Read more.
Beer for Your Bones?
Beer may help keep bones strong because it's a rich source of dietary silicon, which contributes to bone mineral density, a new study reports. But not all beers are equal; according to study author Charles Bamforth, "beers containing high levels of malted barley and hops are richest in silicon." Learn more.
Soda Increases Cancer Risk
People who down two or more soft drinks a week may have double the risk of developing deadly pancreatic cancer, compared to non-soda drinkers, new research suggests. According to lead author Noel Mueller, "the increased risk may be working through effects of the hormone insulin." Read more.
New Drug For Huntington's
An experimental drug may improve thinking, learning and memory skills in people with Huntington's disease, new research says. Currently, the only approved therapy for Huntington's is tetrabenazine, which treats movement problems but does not prevent cognitive decline or change the course of the disease. Learn more about the new drug.
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