Although commonly seen in elderly population, osteoporosis is increasingly being diagnosed in younger population nowadays.

Instead, the goal of treatment is to keep more bone loss and fractures from happening. Lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking, eating calcium-rich foods, and getting regular exercise are key.

“Within eight months of my osteoporosis diagnosis, I reversed my osteoporosis diagnosis and continued to restore my bone density,” Milo says. “More than the numbers, I reclaimed my strength and ...

Levothyroxine, commercially known as Synthroid among other names, is commonly used to treat an underactive thyroid.

Modern weight loss medications represent a breakthrough, but they are most effective when combined with the right lifestyle strategies. Here's what that looks like.

Bone loss happens as people age and can cause bones to become weaker and fragile.The body reabsorbs more old bone than new bone that's created. Dr. Abinash Achrekar, ...

A 10% loss in bone mass in a person’s vertebrae doubles their risk for a vertebral fracture. Losing 10% of bone mass in the hip increases a person’s risk for fracture by 2.5 times.

Lesser degrees of bone loss, known as osteopenia, may or may not benefit from drug therapy. Drugs on the Market. There are basically two types of medications on the market.

Diabetes affects millions worldwide, causing both nerve and metabolic complications. A recent study suggests that diabetic nerve damage may also lead to impaired bone health. Using a mouse model of ...

Lower-calorie Mediterranean diet and exercise limit bone loss, even during weight loss, study finds 'A reduced-energy Mediterranean diet involves participants consuming a modified version of the ...

“Bone loss happens in humans—as we age, get injured, or any scenario where we can’t move the body, we lose bone,” Gabel said. “Understanding what happens to astronauts and how they ...