Osteoporosis affects one in three women and one in five men aged over 50 It’s known as a ‘silent disease’ because, so often, it develops undetected. Osteoporosis affects one in three women and one in ...

But new research suggests that a simple blood test may be able to predict osteoporosis risk, allowing doctors to intervene ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways Eating foods rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin D can help ...

An estimated 10 million Americans aged 50 and older have osteoporosis, a condition that causes bone loss and a higher risk of fractures. Your risk of getting the disease increases as you get older, ...

"Medical Journeys" is a set of clinical resources reviewed by physicians, meant for the medical team as well as the patients they serve. Each episode of this journey through a disease state contains ...

At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it. Women 65 years and older should have a bone density scan to screen for osteoporosis, updated guidelines ...

While HRT has many benefits for those with osteoporosis, certain side effects may occur that your doctor will need to consider. Osteoporosis is a common concern for people who have been through ...

Research shows that night shift work is associated with higher osteoporosis risk, emphasizing the importance of monitoring ...