In a final recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said that all women aged 65 years and older ...

At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it. How strong are your bones?

USPSTF said with "moderate certainty" that screening for osteoporosis to prevent osteoporotic fractures has a moderate net ...

Zoledronate is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis caused by menopause, but it hadn’t been tested to see if early treatment ...

Women who are aged 65 and older should continue to receive osteoporosis screenings, according to an advisory panel’s updated ...

Learn about the latest recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force for osteoporosis screening in women.

Osteoporosis makes the bones in the spine brittle that can lead to fractures while performing daily activities.

Despite an increased risk for complications and death in men after fractures, the US Preventive Services Task Force maintains ...

The updated guideline for women is consistent with earlier versions issued ... help inform discussions with their patients and determine whether screening or treatment for osteoporosis is needed.” The ...

Women 65 years and older should have a ... Most people who have osteoporosis will need medication to prevent fractures, experts say. “Stabilization or improvement in bone density can be ...