It may be the last thing on your mind, but starting good habits early is critical for good health now and mobility later ...

Osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones, can be managed with lifestyle changes. Adequate calcium, vitamin D, ...

Osteoporosis, a progressive bone disease, weakens bones, making them prone to fractures, particularly in older adults and ...

Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones thin and weak. Normally your body is constantly replacing old bone tissue with new bone tissue, which is made of calcium and collagen. Osteoporosis ...

Osteomalacia and osteoporosis are both conditions affecting the bones. Knowing the causes and risk factors for both can help a doctor diagnose your condition. Bone health is important for a ...

The bones of someone with osteoporosis become thin, fragile, and more likely to break. “Osteo” means bones, and “porosis” means porous (full of holes). A 2022 review of studies reported ...

Osteoporosis results in loss of bone mass and makes patients more prone to fractures, but there are a variety of ways to prevent and treat it. Amy Ballard, a certified physician assistant, oversees ...

A new consensus paper provides an updated evaluation of reference bone turnover markers (BTMs) and newer markers in the ...

It’s estimated more than 10 million Americans over the age of 50 live with osteoporosis, a bone disease that causes the bones to become weak and brittle. Osteoporosis, in and of itself ...

Medicare covers bone density scans once every 2 years, or more if medically necessary, provided you meet specific conditions. If you’re eligible and the facility accepts Medicare, you pay no out ...

Researchers compared the cardiovascular safety of romosozumab versus bisphosphonates for the treatment of osteoporosis.