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Studies in recent years have demonstrated that binge drinking can decrease bone mass and bone strength, increasing the risk of osteoporosis. Now a new study has found a possible mechanism: Alcohol disturbs genes necessary for maintaining healthy bones. The findings could help in the development of new drugs to minimize bone loss in alcohol abusers and in those who don't abuse alcohol but are at risk for osteoporosis.

A potential new drug that 'opens the taps' for the release of useful hormones may trigger the growth of new bones, according to European pharmacologists.

New research suggests that taking aspirin regularly may reduce risk of osteoporosis. Researchers at the University of Southern California, School

Researchers from Medical College of Georgia Institute of Molecular medicine and Genetics have identified a protein that may make more bone and reduce fat.

A new study says that a simple ultrasound exam of the heel may be able to predict if a woman is at risk of suffering fractures due to osteoporosis. Now

Women can now ascertain their risk of osteoporosis with a simple ultrasound examination of their heel, a new study has revealed. Now ultrasound of

Women aged 50 years and above, with low levels of urinary cadmium concentrations are at an increased risk of developing osteoporosis, says a new study.

Majority of female high School athletes and non-athletes suffer from one or more components of the female athlete triad, a combination of three conditions

Did a New Year?s resolution lead you embark on a low calorie diet for weight loss and improved health? For the sake of your bones, you may need to reconsider...