Could beer be good for your bones?

Here's a look at some of the top health news being talked about around the U.S. and the world today:

â€¢Â New research indicates a dietary silicon may be good for bone growth - and certain beers in moderation might be the the best way to get the element.

â€¢ The age of both parents when a child is conceived can significantly contribute to the chances their child will have autism, researchers said.

â€¢ Eating a Mediterranean diet can help reduce a person's chances of suffering from dementia in later life.

â€¢ Numerous studies have looked into the biological reasons two people might fall in love — but now researchers are looking into what's happening psychologically in romantic relationships. It's important, they say, because the better understood love is, the higher the chances people can make love last.

â€¢ Patients who have inflammatory bowel disease have a greater chance for having blood clots and may need to take preventative drugs.

Tina Reed covers health and the environment for AnnArbor.com. You can reach her at tinareed@annarbor.com, call her at 734-623-2535 or find her on Twitter @TreedinAA.