The Medical Advisor

Osteoporosis, a bone disease characterized by low bone mineral density, is becoming more common among older Americans. According to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 10.2 million people over the age of 50 have osteoporosis. In addition, 43.3 million people have low bone mass, which is a precursor to osteoporosis. 1 According to The New York Times, 2  your body will break down more tissue than it can rebuild as you age. If this isn't acted upon, it can make you more susceptible to fractures. Before your skeletal health reaches that point, consider increasing your intake of these nutrients, which are crucial to forming strong bones. Calcium Is Your Skeleton's Foundation Calcium may be the most well-known mineral associated with bone health. In fact, research points out that 98% of your body's calcium is stored in your bones. Moreover, your skeleton acts as a calcium reservoir, drawing from...

Cases of dengue fever, also known as "break-bone" fever 1   due to extreme joint pain being one of its hallmark symptoms, are soaring worldwide, with many countries reporting higher than usual numbers. While a majority of the cases are seen in tropical and subtropical areas like South Asia, Africa and South America, 2   U.S. health officials have recently sounded the alarm about a rise of cases in several states. In June 2024, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an alert regarding the increasing dengue incidents in the Americas. As of the latest epidemiological update from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), 3  a record-breaking 9,852,482 suspected dengue cases were recorded from January to June 2024 — that’s twice as many as the reported cases (4.6 million) in 2023. 4  "This represents an increase of 231% compared to the same period in 2023 and 420% compared to the average of the last five years,"...