Elderly women diagnosed with osteoporosis had higher mortality and hip fracture rates than those without the diagnosis but who had bone mineral density scores indicative of high fracture risk, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . “There is abundant evidence that men are not adequately screened for osteoporosis, and those with osteoporosis ...

Women are more prone to hip pain due to hormonal changes and a limited range of motion. Osteoarthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis are common causes of hip pain in women. You may get treatments like ...

Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their risk of suffering a hip fracture, according to new research. Food scientists at the University ...

Bisphosphonates prevent fractures in patients with osteoporosis, but their efficacy in women with osteopenia is unknown. Most fractures in postmenopausal women occur in those with osteopenia, so ...

Middle age and older women may want to limit their consumption of cola-flavored soft drinks. A new study links regular consumption of these beverages with reduced mineral density of hip bones in women ...

The reduced risk for hip fracture associated with osteoporosis treatment did not differ between men vs women. Osteoporosis treatment demonstrates similar efficacy for preventing hip fracture among men ...

Women often overlook their physical health, putting it on the back burner due to their hectic schedules. As they age, their bone density decreases, putting them at risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

Janet Cade has received funding from research councils and charities for research. She is a director of Dietary Assessment Ltd. James Webster does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive ...