May 15, 2013: Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones: Study
But osteoporosis experts say fracture resistance must also be assessed

May 08, 2013: Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease
Scientists pinpoint mutation that appears to cause severe forms of bone loss

February 25, 2013: Healthy Older Women Advised Against Taking Calcium
U.S government experts found no evidence that calcium, vitamin D supplements help prevent fractures

February 13, 2013: Calcium Supplements May Raise Odds of Heart Death in Women
Study also found combined risk from dietary calcium, pills

February 11, 2013: Vitamin D Supplements: Is What You See What You Get?
Potency of many brands is inconsistent with labels, study finds

January 04, 2013: Health Tip: You May Need a Bone Density Test
Factors your doctor should consider

November 28, 2012: Deep Belly Fat Could Weaken Men's Bones, Study Suggests
Level of 'visceral fat' seemed to have an effect regardless of man's overall weight

November 01, 2012: Health Issues Add to Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency, Study Says
Women with conditions including arthritis and cancer should be aware of vitamin D drop during winter

October 24, 2012: Millions May Be Taking Vitamin D Unnecessarily, Analysis Suggests
Health experts disagree on safe levels needed to prevent illness

October 22, 2012: Panel Rules Against HRT for Preventing Chronic Disease
Updated recommendations don't address relief of menopausal symptoms

September 14, 2012: Quitting Drinking May Help Alcoholics' Bone Loss
Improvement begins after eight weeks of recovery, study shows

September 05, 2012: Taking Breaks From Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Seems Safe: Study
Trial found no difference in overall survival

August 27, 2012: Health Tip: Help Keep Your Bones Healthy
Exercise daily

August 24, 2012: Teen Girls Need Bone Health Advice to Stave Off Osteoporosis
Experts update guidelines on screening, prevention for women of all ages

July 11, 2012: Ladies, Drink to Your (Bone) Health
Alcohol may help prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, researchers say

July 05, 2012: Higher Doses of Vitamin D Prevent Fractures in Older Women
But evidence review found less than 800 IUs a day didn't seem to make a difference

June 19, 2012: Health Tip: Get Enough Calcium
Sprinkle shredded cheese on soups or salads

June 12, 2012: Older Women Should Not Take Calcium, Vitamin D: Task Force
Recommendations say evidence doesn't support benefit of low daily doses to prevent fractures

June 07, 2012: Two-Thirds of Osteo Hip Fractures Occur After 80: U.S. Study
Researchers urge greater push to diagnose, prevent, treat osteoporosis in extreme elderly

June 04, 2012: Health Tip: Exercise Can Help Manage Menopause
And help prevent heart problems or osteoporosis

May 28, 2012: HRT Update: Therapy May Reduce Fractures, Boost Some Risks
Researchers review evidence for forthcoming guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

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

May 14, 2012: Some Sports May Help Protect Men's Bones
Basketball, volleyball, soccer helped young men stave off density loss, study suggests

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 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

April 04, 2012: Physician Groups Call for Fewer Medical Tests
Many patients could safely avoid X-rays, MRIs, heart stress tests and other common procedures, docs say

April 02, 2012: Osteoporosis Drugs May Lead to Eye Trouble: Study
Researchers say they found risk for anterior uveitis and scleritis, diseases that can cause impairment

March 19, 2012: Generic Boniva Approved for Osteoporosis
In postmenopausal women

March 06, 2012: Health Tip: Lower Your Risk for Osteoporosis
Here are factors you can control

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 16, 2012: Implanted Microchip Might Be Future of Drug Delivery
In small study, the remote-controlled chip emitted a bone-strengthening medicine for a year

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 07, 2012: Heart Failure, Osteoporosis Go 'Hand-in-Hand': Researchers
Cardiac condition raises the risks of falls and may contribute to bone-density loss

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

January 18, 2012: Some Women Can Go Longer Between Bone Checks: Study
Those with normal density may be able to wait more than recommended two years, researcher says

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

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 26, 2011: Bone Drug Fails to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence: Study
Routine use of Zometa not warranted, but some postmenopausal cancer patients may benefit

September 19, 2011: FDA OKs Bone Drug to Prevent Fracture in Certain Cancer Patients
Prolia can be used in some cases of prostate cancer and breast cancer

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 08, 2011: Soy Supplements Don't Ease Bone Loss, Menopausal Symptoms: Study
Women taking high-dose soy isoflavone pills for 2 years even had more hot flashes

August 08, 2011: Health Tip: Osteoporosis Can Affect Men, Too
Risk factors for bone-thinning in males

July 05, 2011: Health Tip: Some Prone to Losing Bone Mass
Risk factors for osteopenia

June 06, 2011: Weight-Loss Surgery Linked to Rise in Fracture Risk
People who've had procedure especially prone to breaks in the hands and feet, study finds

June 04, 2011: Bone Drug Reduces Odds for Breast Cancer's Return: Study
Effect seen years after Zometa treatment stopped

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 10, 2011: Heart Failure, Weak Bones Often Go Together, Study Finds
But the bone-thinning disease is frequently unrecognized, expert says