The aim of this article is to review factors associated with women's risk of developing skeletal fragility and subsequent osteoporosis. Many factors have been implicated, but the evidence for some ...

Experts recommend getting a bone density test if you: Are a woman aged 65 or older Are a woman younger than 65 and have risk factors for osteoporosis Are a man over 50 with risk factors for ...

With osteoporosis, this often means a fracture or broken bone due to loss in bone density. Your best chance at early detection is to know your risk factors and discuss screenings with a doctor.

Osteoporosis can cause a number of problems with your oral health, according to experts. This includes tooth loss, receding ...

having an inflammatory condition or a family history of osteoporosis. Your doctor will consider your T score along with your risk factors to determine whether you require treatment. Anyone who is ...

An orthopedic and traumatology specialist has described osteoporosis as a“silent disease” and emphasizes the critical role ...

This includes people who: have risk factors for fracture have a history of fracture haven’t responded to or can’t take other osteoporosis drugs Romosozumab comes as two injections. You get ...

(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Dietary deficiency, which can be prevented, is a major risk factor for osteoporosis in women, said experts on Thursday. National Nutrition Week is observed ...

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens ... the expert said. Some risk factors include high intake of steroids, previous history of fractures, advancing age, low body weight, family history ...

Many cereals and plant-based milk alternatives are fortified with calcium and vitamin D for added bone support. Beans and ...

Chemotherapy, exposure to radiation or medicines such as steroids can also be a factor for osteopenia and eventually osteoporosis. The older you get, the higher your risk for osteoporosis. Typically, ...

“A very low BMI is a risk factor of osteoporosis,” says Thomson, “and certainly people with eating disorders are more at risk of fractures since being underweight can result in lower ...