A technology developed at Ohio University may do a better job of identifying older women at risk for broken bones than the current standard bone density test.

Like the rest of you, your bones need more attention as the years pass. Some 10 million Americans over age 50 have the weak and brittle bones of osteoporosis—and an additional 44 million have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines ...

Osteoporosis is no longer a disease of "old age"; more women in their 30s and 40s are now presenting with fragile bones and unexpected fractures. Keeping bones healthy at every age is vital for women ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Osteoporotic bone, computer artwork A recent study points to a key bone-strengthening mechanism at work in the body, which could ...

It’s common to think of your bones as solid and unchanging, but they’re composed of living tissue constantly in flux. Consider: Every year, 15% of your spine and 5% of your hips are replaced with new ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Dairy isn’t the only food that’s good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State ...

Dairy isn't the only food that's good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The findings ...