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Bones breaking after minor injuries may be linked to osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and increases fracture risk, especially among elderly people.

Menopause can reduce estrogen levels and speed up bone loss, raising the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Know the causes, prevention steps and importance of screening.

A study by ICMR-NIN, Hyderabad, links vitamin D deficiency with increased oxidative stress in heart cells, but experts caution against direct conclusions for humans.

If a blood test report shows 25-hydroxy vitamin D below 20 ng/mL, experts say it should not be ignored and medical advice is needed.