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Astronaut study reveals effects of space travel on human bones
The bone loss occurs because bones that typically would be weight-bearing on Earth do not carry weight in space, a scientist said.
Mon Jul 04 2022
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New treatment promotes weight loss, prevents bone loss
The hormone GLP-1 that's found in the intestine could prevent your bones from becoming fragile and fracture-prone.
Sun Jun 14 2015