Bone Builders

New research indicates that elderly men are significantly undertreated for osteoporosis compared with elderly women, and blacks have the lowest treatment rates among racial/ethnic groups. The findings are published in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research.

Study reveals disparities in osteoporosis treatment by s*x and race/ethnicity

New research on a large cohort of women aged 50 and over has found a surprising link between poor quality social relationships and the presence of bone loss. This finding further emphasizes the importance of relationships — not just to mental and emotional well-being but also to physical health.

Osteoporosis: Does poor social life impact bone health? New research suggests that we should pay more attention to a surprising link: that between poor social bonds and the presence of bone loss in older women.

Young Men Are at Risk of Getting a Disease Common Among Older Women A new study found that many young guys have low bone density. This could put them at risk of developing osteoporosis.