No bones about it — tiny shreds of plastic can cause big problems for health. These minute shards that slough off larger plastic have been shown to harm reproductive, digestive and respiratory health, ...

Here’s a shocking statistic that might make you rethink your fitness routine, nearly 20% of women under 30 already show signs of low bone density. While most of us focus on cardio and muscles, our ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? In a study of more than 9,700 women aged 65 and up, those who drank tea had ...

Having trouble choosing between a cup of tea or coffee on these wintry days? New research says tea might be the better option – at least for your bones. People who reported drinking tea had slightly ...

Bones literally provide structure to your body. Without them, you would melt like the Wicked Witch of the West. Okay, maybe a bit dramatic, but partially true. While your muscles help you move your ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The study, which was published in the journal Nutrients, didn’t find that tea is the leading way to ...

Postmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead to an increased risk of osteoporosis, even a low-impact fall can result in a serious hip, ...

Strong bones need more than workouts; they need less sitting. A sweeping review shows that across all ages, even light daily activity protects bone health, while too much sedentary time quietly raises ...

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy have transformed treatment for Type 2 diabetes and obesity, but new research suggests doctors may need to pay closer attention to bone health, especially ...

The humble clove, known primarily for its distinctive warm flavor in holiday baking and traditional medicine cabinets, harbors remarkable secrets for promoting robust bone health throughout life. This ...

A recent follow-up to the MAVIDOS trial confirms that vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy improves offspring bone mineral density, with benefits persisting up to seven years of age. Study: ...