Simple strategies to strengthen your bones, implemented by the whole community not just those at higher risk, could lead to a substantial decrease in hip fractures, a new Australian study suggests. A ...

Having a quick spine check as part of a routine bone scan could uncover hidden fractures that affect millions of people. This ...

A groundbreaking 20-year study of nearly 3,000 older adults reveals that basic lifestyle modifications can dramatically reduce the risk of bone fractures and heart disease, offering hope for America’s ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) - To keep bones strong, some people may need to change up their training or reduce their alcohol intake. These small steps can add up to fewer fractures. The OrthoCincy team said ...

That unmistakable sound of bone giving way under pressure sends immediate dread through anyone who hears it. Broken bones account for millions of medical visits annually in the United States alone, ...

Because there are typically no symptoms until the first fracture occurs, osteoporosis is considered a silent disease. Some call it a silent killer. Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 300,000 Americans aged 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures each year. The major health issues come in the wake ...

But new research suggests that a simple blood test may be able to predict osteoporosis risk, allowing doctors to intervene ...

Your 50s are a crucial decade for bone health. After age 50, bone breakdown outpaces bone formation, accelerating the speed of bone loss. This doesn't mean you're doomed to have brittle bones as you ...

A 50-year-old man is more likely to die from complications of a bone fracture than prostate cancer. Yet only 2% of older men ...

Treatment for elbow fractures depends on the severity of the injury. There are both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. Share on Pinterest Antonio_Diaz/Getty Images An elbow fracture can ...