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Osteoporosis Learning Center

 
A woman with osteoporosis massages her sore neck.

Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease that weakens bones and makes them susceptible to bone fractures. Osteoporosis literally means "porous bone."

Learn if you're at risk for osteoporosis, what you can do to prevent it, and other vital information about this common bone disease.

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Learn about how important it is to keep your bones healthy. Explore, rotate, and look inside the skeleton using Healthline's BodyMaps™.
 

Osteoporosis News

Early Menopause Tied to Osteoporosis in 29-Year Study

Early Menopause Tied to Osteoporosis in 29-Year Study

WEDNESDAY, April 25 (HealthDay News) -- Women who go through menopause early are almost twice as likely to have the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis later in life, new research indicates. In additi...

 
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