Cataract surgery is linked with lower falls and reductions in fall-related traumatic injuries in older adults, a new study finds. Authors of the report, published Tuesday in the Journal of the ...

New study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may raise fracture risk by 11% in adults 65 and older with type 2 ...

Scientists are investigating the link between vitamin D supplements and bone fractures in older adults. Leire Cavia/Stocksy Vitamin D supplements with or without calcium, while necessary for overall ...

Vitamin D with or without calcium doesn't reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force.

In older adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), the initiation of GLP-1 receptor agonists vs drugs such as DPP-4 and SGLT2 inhibitors was associated with an 11% increased risk for fragility fractures.

A peer-reviewed study of more than 46,000 older adults with type 2 diabetes found that patients who started GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs faced an 11 percent higher risk of fragility fractures compared ...

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Share on Pinterest A new draft recommendation from the U.S. Task Force says taking vitamin D supplements with or without calcium does not prevent falls or fractures in older adults. kali9/Getty Images ...

A global problem affecting millions of people older than age 65, hearing loss (HL) has been associated with increased disease burden and poor overall health. In a new study, compared with individuals ...

(CNN) — Vitamin D and calcium are essential for overall health but don’t reduce the risk of falls or fractures in generally healthy older adults, according to a new draft recommendation from the US ...

However, Rao added that outside of preventing falls and fractures in older adults, vitamin D and calcium are still vital nutrients that are essential for overall health. Vitamin D helps the body ...