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This eMedTV article explains that bone is a living, growing tissue that is mostly made of collagen. This resource provides information on bone formation and types of bones, as well as a brief description of how osteoporosis develops.
As this eMedTV article explains, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is vital for women to take care of their bone health -- and take care of the baby's bone health, too. This page offers information on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and bone health.
There may be a link between lactose intolerance and bone health. However, as this eMedTV article explains, we still don't know if lactose intolerance causes osteoporosis. This page provides an overview of lactose intolerance and bone health.
Similar to an x-ray, a bone density test measures your bone health and response to osteoporosis treatment. This eMedTV article explains how a bone density test is performed, how it is scored, and who should have a bone density test.
A bone density test can confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis, as well as gauge the risk for fractures. This eMedTV segment explains bone density tests in detail and talks about how a person's test results will be compared to expected norms.
Osteoporosis prevention measures include getting enough calcium and not smoking. This eMedTV article offers several suggestions for preventing osteoporosis, and also provides a list of foods that are high in calcium.
Staying healthy as you age involves such things as eating right, exercising, and getting enough calcium. This eMedTV article provides a variety of suggestions for healthy women to maintain their health as they age.
Osteopenia is not the same as osteoporosis, although both are characterized by decreased bone density. This eMedTV Web page explains the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis, which is largely determined by a bone density test.
As this eMedTV article explains, osteoporosis is a disease in which bone is lost faster than it is replaced. It often results in brittle bones that are easily fractured. This part of the eMedTV library provides a general overview of osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis medications include alendronate, risedronate, ibandronate, and hormone therapy. This portion of the eMedTV library discusses these and other osteoporosis medications in detail, including their possible side effects.
Arthritis and osteoporosis are often assumed to be similar conditions, but they are vastly different. This eMedTV article explains the differences between arthritis and osteoporosis, including symptoms, treatment methods, and diagnostic strategies.
A person who has anorexia also has a higher risk of osteoporosis. This portion of the eMedTV library explains the link between anorexia and osteoporosis. This resource also includes information on treatment options for these conditions.
As this eMedTV page explains, there is an indirect relationship between asthma and osteoporosis. Some people with asthma develop osteoporosis because certain asthma medicines affect the way calcium is absorbed by the body.
There is a link between high prolactin levels and osteoporosis, as this eMedTV article explains, but women with high prolactin levels can have regular bone density tests and increase their calcium intake, which can help prevent osteoporosis.
This page on the eMedTV Web site explains the link between osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis, as well as how nutrition, exercise, medications, and other strategies can help prevent and treat osteoporosis in people who have rheumatoid arthritis.
Many women with Turner syndrome experience osteoporosis (thin or weak bones). This eMedTV segment discusses the link between Turner syndrome and osteoporosis, including an explanation of what causes osteoporosis.
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