Osteoporosis Health Center
Osteoporosis: Risk Factors - Conditions
Lactose Intolerance and Osteoporosis
Lactose intolerance is a common problem. Since calcium products are avoided in the diet, does lactose intolerance boost osteoporosis risk? Read about the mixed findings.
Lactose Intolerance and Osteoporosis
Asthma and Osteoporosis
Asthma can affect bone health; some asthma drugs may slowly weaken bones. Get the facts on asthma and osteoporosis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis
Rheumatoid arthritis ups osteoporosis risk for many reasons. Find out why and read about what strategies exist for preventing and treating osteoporosis in people with rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis
Lupus and Osteoporosis
Medications, pain, and joint stiffness all contribute to calcium bone loss and increased fracture risk in people with lupus. Studies have also suggested that the disease itself also increases osteoporosis risk. Read more.
Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis
Breast cancer risks increase with age; the same holds true for osteoporosis risks. Treatments used for this cancer can cause osteoporosis. Read what breast cancer survivors can do about osteoporosis.
Breast Cancer and Osteoporosis
Anorexia and Osteoporosis
By becoming very thin, people with anorexia nervosa may weaken their bones. Learn about the risky link between anorexia and osteoporosis.
Type 1 Diabetes and Osteoporosis
Both type 1 and type 2 diabetes may affect osteoporosis risk in different ways, as this article explains.
WebMD Medical Reference
Osteoporosis Guide
New Treatments for Osteoporosis
What new treatments are on the horizon for osteoporosis? Ask Osteoporosis specialist Dr. Ethel Siris.
