Older people who were born premature and with very low birth weight have much lower bone mineral density later in life, a new study has found. Read Summary >
Men with low levels of the sex hormone estradiol or high levels of the hormone binding globulin (SHBG) are more likely to suffer osteoporosis-related fractures, researchers say. Read Summary >
People who have suffered a stroke have double the risk of hip and thigh fractures compared to people who have not had a stroke, Dutch researchers report. Read Summary >
According to a new study, a twice-yearly jab with the Prolia (denosumab) may reduce spinal and hip fractures by two thirds in osteoporosis patients and some cancer patients. Read Summary >
Researchers studying the effect of marijuana on bones say that while it may weaken bones early in life, it could prevent against osteoporosis later. Read Summary >
Using bone cement to mend a spinal fracture in osteoporosis patients worked no better than a sham treatment, two new studies have found. Read Summary >
