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  Drug Cures Osteoporosis in Mice
Experimental agent targets serotonin in the gut, triggering bone formation

 

MONDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- An experimental drug that inhibits serotonin in the gut cured osteoporosis in lab mice and rats, a new study has found.

Previous research has shown that serotonin in the gut hinders bone formation. Most current drugs for osteoporosis only prevent the breakdown of bone; they don't build bone.

"New therapies that inhibi

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  Handgrip Strength Helps Predict Death Risk in Elderly
As grip declines, so does survival, study finds

 

MONDAY, Feb. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Decreased handgrip strength in the elderly is associated with increased risk of death, researchers say.

In a new study, handgrip strength was measured at age 85 and again at age 89 in a group of 555 participants in the Netherlands. The researchers found that low handgrip strength at 85 and 89 years, and a greater decline in s

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   •  Cleaning Agent Tied to Parkinson's in Study
  Trichloroethylene was widely used industrial solvent
 
   •  Financial Woes Add Anxiety to Breast Cancer Diagnosis
  Low- and middle-income women might benefit from psychosocial support, researchers say
 
   •  Scientists Spot Genes Tied to Aging
  Some people are programmed to age at a faster rate, study says
 
   •  Beer for the Bones?
  Beneficial silicon content varies from brew to brew, study finds
 
   •  3 Home Habits Help Youngsters Stay Slim
  Eating together, limiting TV and getting enough sleep cut risk of obesity, study finds
 
   •  Soft Drinks Could Boost Pancreatic Cancer Risk
  Higher blood sugar, insulin levels might cause cells to divide abnormally, researchers say
 
   •  Older Moms More Apt to Have Autistic Child
  Dad's age didn't matter unless father was older, mom much younger, study found
 
   •  Clinical Trials Update: Feb. 8, 2010
 
 

 
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    FDA Approvals
 
   •  Xiaflex Approved for Rare Hand Condition
  Dupuytren's contracture limits finger use
 
   •  Approval Expanded for Breast Cancer Drug Tykerb
  To include certain postmenopausal women who need hormone therapy
 
   •  Morphine Sulfate Solution Approved
  For acute and chronic pain
 
   •  Victoza Sanctioned for Type 2 Diabetes
  But it may cause thyroid tumors and other side effects, FDA says
 
   •  Heart Valve Implanted Via Catheter Approved
  Inserted by way of a tube in a leg vein and guided up to the heart
 
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   •  Health Tip: What's Behind Nasal Congestion
  Things that can stuff up your nose
 
   •  Health Tip: Spot Unsafe Playgrounds
  Equipment that could be dangerous
 
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