National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-3675
U.S.A.
Phone: (301) 495-4484
TTY: (301) 565-2966
Fax: (301) 718-6366

The National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse serves the public, patients, and health professionals by providing information on many health topics, locating other information sources, creating health information materials, and participating in a national Federal database on health information. If you call them, they can send you additional information on osteoporosis.

1150 17th Street Suite 500
NW Washington, D.C. 20036-4603
800-223-9994

The NOF can give you lots of helpful overview information about osteoporosis. Their materials have excellent photographs, and the information itself, while brief, is very good. They also feature "Cutting Edge Reports" (coverage of important research and events) and can help to form support groups.

1150 17th St., NW - Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036-4603
800-624-BONE

This organization is operated by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and offers basic information about osteoporosis, in addition to articles on preventing falls, and other helpful topics. They also do customized bibliographies on various subjects related to metabolic bone diseases.

Provides an extensive resource of articles, an FAQ, and support links from a variety of sources. Also includes basic information on elevated cholesterol, latest news and alerts, discussion groups, and links to other related sites.