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Extra calcium may not protect aging bones after all. The findings appear online in two reviews published online Sept. 29 in The BMJ.

Calcium Supplements May Not Benefit Bone Health

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Researchers find no evidence that increasing intake will prevent fractures
Patients with type 2 diabetes may benefit from a higher-protein diet

Gene Variant May Boost Effect of Higher-Protein Diet in T2DM

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Researchers find benefit for those with gene variant related to vitamin D metabolism
Numerous studies have extolled the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Now

More Support for High-Fiber, Mediterranean Diet

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Beneficial effects for plant-based diet but not limited to vegetarian or vegan diets
Injuries from accidents and violence cost the United States $671 billion in 2013

CDC: Injuries Cost $671 Billion in the United States in 2013

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Accidents and violence the driving forces, CDC officials report
Two newer classes of drugs

Angioedema Induced by New Classes of Drugs

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Angioedema occurs with DPP IV or neprilysin blockers; bradykinin contribution seems likely
Adjuvant aripiprazole is associated with achievement of remission among older adults with treatment-resistant depression

Adjuvant Aripiprazole Beneficial in Tx-Resistant Depression

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Addition of aripiprazole effective for achieving remission in adults aged older than 60 years
Any degree of negative spiritual belief is associated with worse health outcomes

Negative Spiritual Belief Linked to Worse Health Outcomes

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Link seen for individuals with heterogeneous health conditions, regardless of positive spiritual beliefs
Nocturnal hypoglycemia is associated with reduced awakening response

Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Linked to Reduced Awakening Response

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Rate of awakenings significantly lower during hypoglycemic versus normoglycemic night
Legal cases relating to soft-tissue filler most often involve physicians

Legal Cases for Soft-Tissue Fillers Mainly Involve Physicians

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Half of legal actions result from non-physician performing the procedure
Vasectomy is not associated with decreased sexual frequency

Vasectomy Not Tied to Decrease in Sexual Frequency

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Vasectomized men, women with vasectomized partner have higher odds of weekly sex