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 ...

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

There is some evidence that consuming phytoestrogens can help prevent osteoporosis in the long term. In one study, post-menopausal women treated with a synthetic phytoestrogen called ipriflavone ...

Blackcurrant supplements might benefit your bone, heart, immune, and eye health. Experts explain the benefits and who should ...

Osteoporosis is a condition which leads to weak bones that make them more susceptible to being fractured and broken ...

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

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Scientists investigate whether fermented dairy and probiotics can help prevent osteoporosis—do they hold the key to stronger bones or is the science still uncertain?

It’s estimated more than 10 million Americans over the age of 50 live with this "silent disease." Here's what osteoporosis treatment looks like.

Physical therapy, or physiotherapy, can help prevent and manage osteoporosis by strengthening bones and muscles, improving balance, and helping patients rehabilitate after injuries. Osteoporosis ...

With over 11% of Mauritius’ population aged 65 and above in 2018, the country faces a rapidly ageing demographic that brings ...

Mauritius Central Health Laboratory received IAEA support to study sarcopenia and osteoporosis among elderly Mauritians using nuclear and isotopic techniques. (Photo: V. Owino/IAEA) ...

Taking preventive measures can prevent osteoporosis from developing. Even if the condition doesn’t run in your family, you could still be at risk as you get older. If you have a family history ...