CLEVELAND, Ohio — A new bone strength testing technology developed at Ohio University shows promise in identifying women at risk for fractures more accurately than the current standard screening ...

Mrs. Stark entered the exam room with casts on both wrists and forearms. “One little slip on my front porch and I fractured ...

Age-related hormone shifts can reduce bone mass and density, putting us at risk for osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones). Known as a “silent disease,” the condition often goes undetected until a bone ...

Ohio University’s radiation-free wrist test spotted fracture risk DXA missed — a potential shift in osteoporosis screening.

Bone loss can begin silently in many women after the age of 30 without obvious symptoms. Experts say simple lifestyle habits can help protect bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in ...

The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool, or FRAX, is a free online tool that estimates your risk of having a hip or other major fracture in the next 10 years, especially if you have osteoporosis.

MALONE — Mammography imaging and bone densitometry equipment upgrades at UVM Health Network – Alice Hyde Medical Center will make breast imaging and density exams faster, more comfortable, give ...

Most women identify stress as the suspect for headaches, fatigue, mood swings, or poor sleep. However, stress can also silently weaken your bone health According to studies also, chronic stress ...