Osteoporosis

“Ghost Written” Articles on Hormone Treatment for Menopause

This article, written by Dr. Adriane Fugh-Berman of Georgetown University Medical Center, reveals the ethically questionable ways in which Wyeth Pharmaceuticals promoted Prempro, their hormone "replacement" treatment for menopause. | more

Osteoporosis: How to avoid it and how to treat it

Osteoporosis is a silent disease that causes the bones to thin and weaken to a point where they break more easily, particularly the hip, spine and wrist. Why should YOU be concerned? What are the causes? How may it be prevented and treated? What are the risks and benefits of various medications? This article seeks to answer such questions based on recent research. | more