NOF is kicking off National Osteoporosis Month today with the launch of its redesigned website: www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org. The new website provides a more user-friendly experience and improved navigation throughout, allowing patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals to easily access the latest information on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.Ā The richer online content also makes it… Read more »
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NOF Trustee Emeritus Dr. Robert Heaney Featured in Live Well Nebraska Article »
This beautiful article by Live Well Nebraska features NOF Trustee Emeritus, Dr. Robert Heaney and his life’s work and his response to being diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. We are forever grateful to Dr. Heaney for his thought leadership and scientific research on the importance of calcium and vitamin D for bone health. He continues… Read more »
NOF responds to The New York Times article, āExercise Is Not the Path to Strong Bonesā »
NOF Trustee Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, submitted a letter to the editor at theĀ New York TimesĀ regarding its April 1, 2016 article, āExercise is the Not the Path to Strong Bones.ā Ms. Skolnik pointed out the importance of exercise to overall health, including fracture prevention. To view theĀ New York TimesĀ article here:Ā http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/02/health/exercise-is-not-the-path-to-strong-bones.html View the letter to… Read more »
New Report on Innovative Therapies Being Developed to Treat Osteoporosis »
In a joint effort with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), NOF released a report on new, innovative therapies being developed for the treatment of osteoporosis. The report, Medicines in Development for Osteoporosis, examines the nationwide effects of the disease and explores how new medications can improve and save lives. Links to the… Read more »
New Wall Street Journal Article on the Benefits of Bisphosphonates Outweighing the Risks for Many Patients »
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article detailing the benefits of bisphosphonates outweighing the risks for many patients. Text from the full article is included below. View the original article with graphics and visuals. More Support for Osteoporosis Drugs: The benefits of bisphosphonates outweigh the risks for many patients, according to new research and… Read more »
Felicia Cosman, M.D., Named New Editor-In-Chief of NOFās Osteoporosis International »
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) announced today that Felicia Cosman, M.D., Medical Director of the Clinical Research Center at Helen Hayes Hospital and Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physician and Surgeons in New York, has been selected as its new Editor-in-Chief of Osteoporosis International after an extensive search. Dr. Cosman joins Dr…. Read more »
Listen to Your Bones »
This article from the October issue of Dr. Oz Magazine includes strategies to help keep your bones strong and features quotes from NOF Clinical Director, Dr. Andrea Singer and Senior Director of Science Policy, Taylor Wallace, Ph.D. Read the full article.
Calculator shows that 89% of users arenāt getting enough calcium, a key nutrient for good bone health »
Nyon, Switzerland (October 20, 2015) ā New findings released on World Osteoporosis Day by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) show that 89% of those who used the new IOF Calcium Calculator – which is based on Institute of Medicine (IOM) recommendations* – were calcium deficient. The free online tool helps people calculate their approximate daily… Read more »
NIH Research Matters: Bone Risks Linked to Genetic Variants »
The results of this large scale genomic study provide insights into the genetics underlying osteoporosis and may lead to new ways to prevent bone loss and fractures. Read more about the bone risks linked to genetic variants.
Eat Spinach to Grow Strong? Yes! But Thereās So Much More! »
October 20th is World Osteoporosis Day: Prevent Broken Bones through Better Nutrition. Even young children know that eating spinach can make you stronger. But did you know that fallās colorful leaves can help guide you to better bone health? Following a bone healthy diet inspired by the changing colors of fall can go a long… Read more »