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 ...

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 ...

A new study presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) 2026 Annual Meeting suggests that weight-loss drugs may increase the risk of fractures and gout. Here is what you should ...

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 ...

An AI tool could flag patients at risk for osteoporosis or osteopenia by evaluating standard hip and pelvis x-rays, new ...

New research suggests GLP-1 drugs may increase the risk of bone and tendon injuries and other conditions, including ...

Tens of thousands of patients at risk of osteoporosis and other serious bone conditions will benefit from faster diagnosis as 20 ...

Deep learning detects vertebral fractures with expert-level accuracy. Learn how AI could improve osteoporosis diagnosis and patient care.

Dear Dr. Roach: I see ads for bathroom smart scales that claim to provide useful information that a regular scale does not. Are they accurate? Should I be getting one? I am pretty happy with my health ...

We asked four experts whether a weighted vest really does anything for walking, workouts and everyday tasks — and I put one affordable Amazon option to the test.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 78-year-old white male who is a nonsmoker; I am 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weigh 135 pounds, and consider myself to be in excellent health. A diagnosis from a recent bone density ...

Doctors explain the essential health tests women should take in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s, including Pap smear, ...