Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that makes a personās bones weak and more likely to break. Approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at increased risk. Click here to read the full article.
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Fifteen States Take Action to Combat Osteoporosis and Strengthen Bone Health »
May 2023 is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month May 23, 2023 (Arlington, VA)Ā ā Fifteen states across the nation have taken steps through legislation and executive action to tackle the costly and growing problem of osteoporosis. Arizona, California,Ā Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin have… Read more »
The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation Welcomes Nan Moring as New Director of Development »
May 18, 2023 (Arlington, VA)Ā ā The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF), the leading health organization dedicated to preventing osteoporosis and broken bones, is pleased to announce that Nan Moringhas joined the organization as director of development. Ms. Moring will lead all fundraising efforts for the foundation, including corporate program support and partnerships, major gifts,… Read more »
Be well: Keep your bones strong to prevent osteoporosis »
10 million Americans have the disease, which results in weak, brittle bones ā here’s what to do. Click here to read the article and watch the video.
Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2023: Healthy Bones Are Always in Style »
May 1, 2023 (Arlington, VA) ā This May, the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is celebrating Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month with a variety of activities and resources to help people of all ages understand the importance of good bone health. Inspiration for this yearās theme, āHealthy Bones Are Always in Style,ā was drawn… Read more »
The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation Unveils New Patient-Centered Tool for Osteoporosis Prevention and Management »
‘Your Path to Good Bone Health’ Supports Patients to Navigate Their Bone Health Journey March 22, 2023 (Arlington, VA) āĀ The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) is pleased to announce the launch of a new patient pathway online tool – Your Path to Good Bone Health. This digital knowledge-roadmap provides patients and care partners with… Read more »
What to Expect When Getting a DXA Scan »
A bone density test gauges the mineral content, like calcium, within your bones. The primary and versatile method for this assessment is Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA). DXA serves to proactively diagnose osteoporosis, assess future fracture risk, and track the progress of osteoporosis treatments, all before a bone fracture occurs. Click here to read the full… Read more »
New discovery leads the way to reverse osteoporosis ā with a pill »
FIU scientists pinpointed a new method to help bone-producing cells make more bone January, 2023 (Miami, FL) āĀ Reversing osteoporosis could one day be as easy as taking a pill. A team of FIU drug development scientists found a possible new way to counteract the effects of the disease that turns bones into honeycomb-like structures ā… Read more »
10 Risks for Osteoporosis ā and Its Early Warning Signs »
BHOF Trustee Barbara Hannah Gruffermanās article, 10 Risks for Osteoporosis ā and Its Early Warning Signs, was featured in AARP News to help readers learn about habits that can weaken your bones, and how to spot the changes early on. Click here to read the article.
Patientsā Perspectives as a Catalyst for Action to Improving Osteoporosis Care »
Despite progress in scientific research and available treatments and diagnostic tools, osteoporosis remains a global health problem with potentially devastating consequences for patients and significant costs for health care systems. Ghent University prepared a report that presents for the first time the strongest voice in the mission to increase awareness of osteoporosis and to advocate… Read more »