Osteoporosis is an all-too common disease, causing bones to become brittle to the point where even a minor fall or stressor can lead to a painful fracture and a difficult recovery. Unlike some ...

Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by ...

A shocking new report from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has turned conventional wisdom on its head: vitamin D and calcium supplements might not be the fall-prevention powerhouse we once ...

Strong bones are essential for women’s mobility, independence, and overall health, and osteoporosis can be prevented through ...

Weak elderly woman with walking stick waiting for help after breathlessness attack .Elderly woman fell on the floor. Researchers evaluated the prevalence of pharmacologic osteoporosis prevention among ...

ARLINGTON, Va., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new patient pathway online tool - Your Path to Good Bone Health.

DeTar Healthcare System is offering a free public seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 17, designed to help individuals understand the risks of falling and how to prevent falls, a major health concern for ...

Osteoporosis affects around 10 million Americans -- 8 million of them are women ages 50 and older. The condition makes folks vulnerable to fractures and broken bones that can occur spontaneously, as a ...

Boston, MA -- Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death among older Americans and lead to 3 million emergency department visits every year. About one out of every three adults age 65 years ...