Literally meaning “porous bone,” osteoporosis causes the holes in the spongy inner bone to grow bigger, and more of them develop. In addition to providing support and protecting internal organs, our ...

The following column was originally published Oct. 23, 2021. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase in life ...

If you're 65 or older—or if you have risk factors for osteoporosis—your doctor has likely recommended a bone density test or ...

Osteoporosis can be influenced by nutritional deficiencies, particularly low intake of calcium and vitamin D, and a sedentary ...

Researchers have identified that the protein CLEC14A disrupts the maturation of bone cells, delaying bone formation. The ...

This bone loss is known as osteoporosis — literally, porous bones. The precursor to osteoporosis is osteopenia, a condition in which bones are weakened. If you’re 50 or older, you probably ...

In this Avera Medical Minute, one woman shares how she is taking care of her bone health after being diagnosed with ...

Bone growth protein shows promise in treating osteoporosis by promoting bone regeneration and improving bone density, ...

Osteoporosis is a prevalent health issue usually found in the elderly population, particularly among women. It’s characterized as a disease that gradually weakens bone health, steadily reducing ...

Unfortunately, osteoporosis cannot be fully reversed, but you can still prevent further bone loss. “Once you’ve lost that bone density, you’re not going to get it back to the way it was ...

Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak and brittle, increasing the risk of fractures. It often develops without noticeable symptoms until a fracture occurs, but signs may include back ...