Fifty per cent of women and 20 per cent of men will break a bone due to osteoporosis in their lifetime, according to the Royal Osteoporosis Society.

At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it. Women 65 years and older should have a bone density scan to screen for osteoporosis, updated ...

Osteoporosis is both preventable and treatable, but experts stress that it is a chronic disease such as diabetes and hypertension, so it is not curable. That's why it's important to detect it early.

Osteoporosis is a prevalent health issue usually found in the elderly population, particularly among women. It’s characterized as a disease that gradually weakens bone health, steadily reducing ...

BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images If you ... A healthy diet and exercise are two ways to build up bone density. Osteoporosis cannot be completely cured, but certain lifestyle and ...