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3 Firms to Sell Ibandronate, Once-Monthly Osteoporosis Pill March 19, 2012 -- Three generic drugmakers may now sell their own versions of the bone-loss drug Boniva, the FDA ruled today. Boniva, known by the generic name ibandronate, is a once-a-month pill prescribed to prevent or to treat bone loss from osteoporosis.

Moderate Drinking May Help Older Women's Bones Study: Women Who Drink Moderately as Part of a Healthy Diet May Have Bone Benefit July 11, 2012 -- Women who drink alcohol moderately may be doing their bones a favor, new research suggests.

DEXA bone density scans: Will you glide into your golden years or live out a fractured fairy tale?

Panel Advises Against Hormones to Prevent Disease Oct. 22, 2012 -- An influential panel of government advisors says hormone replacement therapy shouldn't be prescribed to women after menopause to stave off chronic medical conditions like heart disease or osteoporosis. After considering the latest scientific evidence, the U.S.

Teeth and gums reveal the inside story of your overall health. Find out what your dentist knows about you. Opening your mouth is somewhat like cracking open the hood of your car. An expert taking a quick look can get a good sense of what's working, what's not, and what should be tuned up regularly to keep your body's systems up and running at their best.

Vitamin D With Calcium May Boost Survival Findings Add to Confusion About Benefits of Supplementation June 15, 2012 -- Older people who take vitamin D with calcium may have lower death rates than those who don't. That finding comes from a new study, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.