Osteoporosis

Long thought to be a "women's disease", osteoporosis can affect men too because apart from the hormonal changes around menopause, factors such as low testosterone levels, sedentary lifestyle choices, excessive consumption of alcohol and smoking ...

The purpose of World Osteoporosis Day is to spread awareness about the condition. It is celebrated every year on 20th October.

Osteoporosis develops when the body loses too much bone or makes too little of it, or both. When this happens, bones weaken and are susceptible to breaking from a fall, or even from something more ...

For World Osteoporosis Day 2016, we've listed foods that can lead to bone loss as well as what you should eat. After all, nutrition and osteoporosis are closely linked.

For long, fluoride has been used to treat osteoporosis due to it's ability to increase bone mass. However, several recent studies have revealed that it may increase the risk of bone fractures, especially hip fractures. ...

The International Osteoporosis Foundation also recommends 30 to 40 minutes of physical activity at least thrice a week, which should include some sort of weight training or resistance exercises.

Resveratrol, a natural compound commonly found in wine and grapes, has long been under the spotlight of health experts for its healing properties. Previous scientific studies have established that this compound can help fight free ...

Study finds bisphosponates, which only cost 5p a day per patient, reduced risk of dying from breast cancer for postmenopausal women.

Post-menopausal women who suffer from gum disease and tooth loss may be at a higher risk of death, says a new story.

Osteoporosis is a chronic condition associated with a reduction in bone strength and an increased risk of bone fracture. Yogurt can help, says a new study.