May 21, 2012: More Research Points to Long-Term Ills With Bone Drugs
Bisphosphonates used for osteoporosis raise risk of rare fractures over time, study says

April 25, 2012: Early Menopause Tied to Osteoporosis in 29-Year Study
Nearly doubled risk seen in women who went through 'change' before age 47

April 25, 2012: Health Tip: Stress Fracture of the Foot
Possible symptoms of this overuse injury

April 16, 2012: Certain Genetic Regions May Be Tied to Osteoporosis
But it's too early to use data to predict who will or will not develop weaker bones

March 05, 2012: Vitamin D May Cut Stress Fracture Risk in Girls
Yet consuming lots of dairy or calcium wasn't associated with risk reduction, study says

February 17, 2012: Exercise Can Build Young Adults' Bones, Study Finds
Physical activity in your 20s can help prevent osteoporosis later on, researchers say

February 09, 2012: Stopping Bone Drug Cuts Risk of Second Thigh Fracture: Study
After unusual femur break, patients should not take bisphosphonates, researchers say

February 08, 2012: Female Soccer Players May Face Health Problems: Study
Intense training, poor nutrition might lead to menstrual abnormalities, stress fractures in young players

February 08, 2012: One 'Silver Lining' to Recession: Fewer Broken Bones?
Florida study finds less orthopedic trauma cases as construction workers lost jobs

February 07, 2012: Breast Cancer Drug May Weaken Bones, Study Finds
Researchers say postmenopausal women taking Aromasin need to be monitored

February 02, 2012: Health Tip: Help Prevent a Stress Fracture
Take it slow when starting an exercise program

February 01, 2012: Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women
Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say

January 23, 2012: Hip Fracture Patients Often Have Other Health Problems
They contribute to lengthier hospital stays, researchers say

January 16, 2012: Brain Structure Adapts to Arm Injury, Study Says
Finding could influence post-stroke rehabilitation

December 30, 2011: Crowding in ER May Delay Pain Relief for Kids
Busy staff less responsive to needs of individual patients, researcher says

December 19, 2011: Vitamin D Helps Bone Health Only With Calcium: Report
Government task force held off on specific dose recommendations

December 14, 2011: Health Tip: At Risk for Hip Fracture?
Factors that make it more likely

December 07, 2011: Bone Drugs May Also Battle Breast Cancer, Researchers Say
Two studies suggest zoledronic acid extends survival, reduces odds of recurrence

November 15, 2011: Whole-Body Vibration Doesn't Build Bone After All: Study
No benefit seen in high-risk postmenopausal women

November 04, 2011: Health Tip: Signs of a Spinal Fracture
People with osteoporosis may be prone

October 21, 2011: Hockey Fistfights Rarely Cause Injuries, Study Claims
Punches thrown on solid ground pack more power, researchers say

October 21, 2011: Health Tip: Take Care to Prevent Stress Fractures
Exercise carefully and don't ignore an injury

October 17, 2011: Kids' Sledding Mishaps Can Cause Serious Head Trauma
Campaigns to encourage helmet use needed, researcher says

September 26, 2011: Hip Fracture May Raise a Woman's Risk of Earlier Death
Breaking hip at age 70 doubles risk of dying within a year, study finds

September 15, 2011: ADHD Doubles a Child's Risk of Injury: Study
Impulsive behaviors can lead kids to leap before they look, expert says

September 09, 2011: FDA Advisers Call for Revised Labels for Osteoporosis Drugs
Research suggests potential health risks associated with long-term use of bisphosphonates

August 17, 2011: Sprained Ankles Straining ER Resources, Study Finds
Researchers argue for other approaches to treatment, such as emergency doctor visits

July 27, 2011: Health Tip: Ease Swelling Beneath a Cast
Steps to help you heal

July 08, 2011: Ankle Braces May Protect Young Basketball Players
Study found they reduced the number of sprains and fractures high school athletes suffer

June 06, 2011: Could a Woman's Wrinkles Predict Risk of Fractures?
Researchers say menopausal skin holds clues to bone density, but experts have their doubts

May 31, 2011: In Diabetics, Good Scores on Bone Tests May Not Rule Out Risk
People with normal bone density may be as prone to fracture as those with osteoporosis, study finds

May 25, 2011: With Calcium, More May Not Be Better
Getting enough for bone health is crucial, but too much doesn't help, researchers say

May 04, 2011: Study Finds Slight Risk of Rare Fractures From Bone Drugs
Benefits of bisphosphonates in preventing most fractures outweigh risk, experts say

April 29, 2011: Thyroid Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Elderly
As patients age, levothyroxine treatment needs close monitoring, researchers say

April 05, 2011: Girls in Some Sports Face Raised Risk of Stress Fractures: Study
More than 8 hours a week of basketball, gymnastics or cheerleading doubled chances

March 18, 2011: Health Tip: Returning Home After Hip Fracture
Suggestions to help you heal

March 11, 2011: Adults With HIV at Increased Risk of Bone Fractures, Study Finds
Annual fracture rates up to 3.69 times higher in HIV-infected patients, researchers say

March 04, 2011: Chemo May Raise Risk of Falls in Breast Cancer Survivors
Changes in system that regulates balance may be to blame, researchers suggest

February 25, 2011: Newer Drug May Help Prevent Fracture in Men With Prostate Cancer
Slightly fewer patients on denosumab experienced 'skeletal events' than those on Zometa, study found

February 22, 2011: Nitroglycerin Ointment Might Strengthen Bones
Inexpensive heart drug appears to slow bone loss and build new bone, researchers say

February 04, 2011: Breast Cancer Treatment May Lead to Hip Fracture
Survivors found to have bone loss and breaks at younger-than-normal age

January 26, 2011: Health Tip: What May Cause a Stress Fracture
An overuse injury

January 24, 2011: Health Tip: Signs That Shoulder Pain is a Broken Collarbone
Here are classic symptoms

December 20, 2010: Heartburn Drugs May Raise Pneumonia Risk
One of every 200 hospital patients taking acid-suppressing meds will develop pneumonia, study finds

December 13, 2010: Oxycontin, Other Opioid Painkillers Tied to Higher Health Risks
But other factors may explain link seen in two studies involving Medicare patients, expert says

November 30, 2010: Vitamin D Guidelines Edge Upwards, But Most Americans Getting Enough: Report
Institute of Medicine experts also say most people are taking in enough calcium daily

November 20, 2010: Study Sees Link Between Low Salt Levels, Fracture Risk in Older Adults
Researchers suggest screenings as a possible option

October 18, 2010: Fewer Bone Screens May Be OK for Some Older Women
Those with very good bone density at age 67 can wait 10 years to test again, study suggests

October 15, 2010: Two-Thirds of Spinal Fractures Undiagnosed, Untreated: Report
Stooped back, loss of height and sudden back pain are all signals, experts warn

October 13, 2010: Bone Drugs Linked to Rare Fractures, FDA Warns
Agency to change warning label, issue medication guide for all bisphosphonates used to treat osteoporosis