For women, bone density can become a real issue with age, as osteoporosis weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures.

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 ...

Gwyneth Paltrow is known for her commitment to wellness. But in 2010, the Oscar-winning actress revealed a surprising health diagnosis at just 37—osteopenia. This condition leads to lower-than-normal ...

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 ...

Bone health is essential for muscle strength, movement, and balance. As you age, the risk of osteoporosis, a condition that causes bones to become weak and fragile, increases. Bone density is a ...

Q. What is osteopenia and should I be concerned? A. Osteopenia is a term to describe a decrease in normal bone density, but not severe enough to call it osteoporosis. Reduced bone density can makes ...

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Colored x-ray of the pelvic region shows a fractured femur (red) caused by a fall. A lack of clinical trials and limited pharmaceutical options mean that management of this complication poses ...

Osteoporosis is largely preventable, yet many women ignore bone health until it's too late. Dr. Mary Claire Haver shares key lifestyle changes that can prevent fractures.