Osteoporosis is a progressive disease that causes the bones to deteriorate. Assessing your risk of osteoporosis can help delay or prevent future bone loss.

Sep 23, 2007 - Melinda Thompson

Learn the symptoms usually associated with osteoporosis as the disease progresses to the later stages.

Jul 19, 2007 - Melinda Thompson

Age-related bone loss is an increasing public health concern. Learn more about who gets osteoporosis and what causes this loss of bone strength.

Feb 25, 2010 - Jennifer Gibson

The risk of developing osteoporosis can be greatly reduced by following these four tips.

Jul 26, 2011 - Helen Stewart

During and after menopause, the changes in hormones can cause symptoms and conditions. Changes in health care, diet and lifestyle are needed to reduce symptoms and risks.

Oct 30, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

The usual signs of osteoporosis are repeated fractures, often due to minor accidents. Diagnosing osteoporosis is done with a bone mineral density DEXA scan.

Dec 15, 2010 - Wendy A.M. Prosser

Osteoporosis is a public health problem in many countries and accounts for millions of bone fractures in elderly people each year.

Dec 23, 2010 - Michael Koger

Osteoporosis is a risk all people face as they age. Menopausal women, however, are even more likely to develop this degenerative bone condition.

Feb 28, 2010 - Nicole Madison

Osteoporosis is usually diagnosed using a combination of bone density testing, laboratory tests and a physical exam.

May 5, 2007 - Melinda Thompson

Effective treatment of osteoporosis begins with understanding facts and clearing common misconceptions about the disease.

Apr 1, 2009 - Snigdha Taduri

Identify risks, symptoms, and long-term effects of frostbite injuries in seniors.

Sep 4, 2009 - Katrena Wells

The fact that Diabetes is a disease where the body cannot handle sugar (glucose) is known but many are unaware that it is much more dangerous than just "High Blood Sugar"

Aug 25, 2008 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Millions of people are affected by depression, which is sometimes referred to as the common cold of the mind.

Jul 5, 2010 - Martine Daniel

Most people are affected by stress at some point in their lives, but there are a number of methods of managing stress

Jun 1, 2010 - Martine Daniel

Learning about osteoporosis can help individuals recognize symptoms and understand the causes and methods of diagnosis for this common bone disease.

Nov 14, 2009 - Bridget Coila

Forteo (teriparatide) from Lilly is often prescribed instead of oral medications for treating osteoporosis. Learn how and why this medication is used.

Aug 2, 2009 - Melissa Murfin

Research suggests a link between proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) used to treat acid reflux and a risk of hip fractures.

Aug 19, 2008 - Michael McGrath

Active lifestyles, proper nutrition and supplementation, as well as stress management, work synergetically with preventing and often curing bone loss.

Apr 14, 2009 - Kim Miller

Osteoporosis is a gradual weakening of bone strength, which puts you at risk of fracture. Here is an overview of the condition and how you can prevent and reverse it.

Nov 29, 2009 - Nicci Talbot

Bisphosphonates are prescription drugs that can delay bone loss in patients with osteoporosis. These drugs should be taken according to instructions.

Dec 8, 2010 - Jacob Seykans