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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 Ovary Removal May Raise Arthritis, Osteoporosis Risk

Early Ovary Removal May Raise Arthritis, Osteoporosis Risk

THURSDAY, Dec. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Women under the age of 45 who have their ovaries removed are more likely to be diagnosed with arthritis and have lower bone mineral density, a predictor of osteop...

 
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