Pregnancies do not weaken a woman's skeleton. Breastfeeding, however, can reduce bone density considerably. These are ...

Osteoporosis is characterized by an imbalance in bone renewal, where bone loss outpaces bone replacement, leading to weakened, brittle bones. Various factors contribute to osteoporosis, including ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Staying active is one of the best ways to stave off degenerative diseases like osteoporosis. However, before embarking on a hiking adventure ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key takeaways: Women are more likely to have osteoporosis than men, ...

Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease in the U.S., leading to increased risk of fractures and a weakening of bone strength and structure. Now, new guidelines on who should be tested could lead ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a black box warning — reserved for the most serious safety issues — for the osteoporosis drug denosumab, sold under the brand name Prolia.

Osteoporosis causes brittle, porous bones. Typically, Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) covers most outpatient screenings, treatments, and inpatient surgical procedures for osteoporosis. A person ...

VIENNA — "These are exciting times in the field of finger polyarthritis, as there are new data that help us better understand and possibly treat arthritis in the hands," said Margreet Kloppenburg, MD, ...

An unintended side effect of osteoporosis medications may include losing your dentist. Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), a rare but challenging-to-treat complication that can occur after dental ...

Rajesh K. Jain, MD, shares how race and ethnicity impact osteoporosis epidemiology and treatment in the United States.