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Osteoporosis Video
In this short video, experts at WebMD talk to scientists about what black bears can teach us about bone loss and osteoporosis. Scientists believe if they can uncover why the bears don't lose large amounts of bone mass while hibernating, they may be able to find new treatments for osteoporosis in humans.
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From Our Experts
Male Osteoporosis: That News Story About Men and Osteoporosis
A number of news organizations reported yesterday that a study shows some older men may benefit from osteoporosis screening and treatment.... Read more »
The Changing Face of Osteoporosis: Children,Teens and Young Adults...
When most of us think about bone loss we envision an older woman slumped over, with a dowagers hump, or our grandmothers; but many... Read more »
World Osteoporosis Day ‘Events’ Sponsored by the International...
On October 20, 2011 join us in a world-wide social media event to support osteoporosis. Social media is bringing a bone health message to... Read more »
Top Ten Osteoporosis Exercises
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Caring For Your Loved One With Osteoporosis
Caring for someone with osteoporosis is no easy task. You must constantly be on your guard against anything that could contribute to a... Read more »
From Our Sources
Video: A guide to calcium supplements
This video from WebMD gives information about calcium supplements and how they can be used to prevent osteoporosis. Experts discuss the bone-loss... Read more »
Smoking Increases Osteoporosis Risk
A joint US-China study concluded that exposure to second-hand smoke increased the risk of osteoporosis in pre-menopausal women by a factor of three.... Read more »
New Medication May Prevent, Cure Osteoporosis
A new pill has halted osteoporosis in an animal study, and may offer hope for humans as well, researchers have found. The medication prevents the... Read more »
Osteoporosis May Be Drastically Underdiagnosed in Men
Just because women are more at risk for bone loss does not mean that men are immune, experts say. In fact, at least 2 million men currently have... Read more »
Hospitalization for osteoporosis has jumped 55 percent
Researchers say the number of seniors who were hospitalized for fractures increased 55 percent between 1995 and 2006, and most of them were women.... Read more »
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