osteoporosis
noun
os·te·o·po·ro·sis
ˌä-stē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs 
plural osteoporoses
ˌä-stē-ō-pə-ˈrō-ˌsēz
: a condition that affects especially older women and is characterized by decrease in bone mass with decreased density and enlargement of bone spaces producing porosity and fragility
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This is particularly key for women: one in two women, according to the American Society of Endocrinology, will develop osteoporosis post-menopause and will suffer a fracture during their lifetime.
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Mónica Heras, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
But age and gender aren’t the only factors playing a role in a person’s osteoporosis risk.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
The Salk says scientists focus on these hormones to find ways to treat breast, prostate and pancreatic cancer, along with leukemia, asthma and osteoporosis.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2024
Individuals who are pregnant or with conditions such as muscle tears, arthritis, osteoporosis, varicose veins, or any other existing injuries or conditions should seek guidance from their health care provider.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Calcium and vitamin D supplements are often recommended to postmenopausal women to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
They were developed in the early 2000s in an attempt to find an alternative to anabolic steroids in medical applications, such as treating bone loss and muscle wasting caused by osteoporosis, cancer, heart failure, and other diseases.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
There are whole areas Darcy feels are not getting enough attention, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia, hardly a mainstay of conversation.
—Deb Gordon, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
One study showed that osteoporosis patients who consume kefir may experience quicker bone remodeling and less bone resorption (when bone tissue is broken down, which at higher rates can weaken bones).
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2024
Mónica Heras, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2024
But age and gender aren’t the only factors playing a role in a person’s osteoporosis risk.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 23 Mar. 2024
The Salk says scientists focus on these hormones to find ways to treat breast, prostate and pancreatic cancer, along with leukemia, asthma and osteoporosis.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2024
Individuals who are pregnant or with conditions such as muscle tears, arthritis, osteoporosis, varicose veins, or any other existing injuries or conditions should seek guidance from their health care provider.
—Dana Santas, CNN, 25 Mar. 2024
Calcium and vitamin D supplements are often recommended to postmenopausal women to reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
—Maggie O'Neill, Health, 21 Mar. 2024
They were developed in the early 2000s in an attempt to find an alternative to anabolic steroids in medical applications, such as treating bone loss and muscle wasting caused by osteoporosis, cancer, heart failure, and other diseases.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
There are whole areas Darcy feels are not getting enough attention, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia, hardly a mainstay of conversation.
—Deb Gordon, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
One study showed that osteoporosis patients who consume kefir may experience quicker bone remodeling and less bone resorption (when bone tissue is broken down, which at higher rates can weaken bones).
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 19 Feb. 2024
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osteoporosis
noun
os·te·o·po·ro·sis
ˌäs-tē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs
: a condition affecting especially older women that is characterized by weak bones that are easily broken
Medical Definition
osteoporosis
noun
os·teo·po·ro·sis
ˌäs-tē-ō-pə-ˈrō-səs
plural osteoporoses
-ˌsēz
: a condition that affects especially older women and is characterized by decrease in bone mass with decreased density and enlargement of bone spaces producing porosity and brittleness
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