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Female Athlete Triad 
Some girls who play sports or exercise are at risk for a problem called female athlete triad. Female athlete triad - also known as female athletic triad - is a combination of three conditions: disorde... Details >
Myths and Realities of Bone Health
Over several decades, scientists have learned a significant amount about the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of bone disease. Eight myths about bone health are debunked in this fact sheet.... Details >
Office of the Surgeon General, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
One-Minute Osteoporosis Risk Test
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Find out if you have osteoporosis risk factors. Take the One Minute Risk Test. ... Details >
Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis is a disease of progressive bone loss associated with an increased risk of fractures. It literally means porous bone. The disease often develops unnoticed over many years, with no symptom... Details >
Osteoporosis - National Women's Health Network
Osteoporosis (“porous bone”) is a condition that causes bones to become fragile and increases their risk of breaking. It is a real condition with serious effects on women's health and quality of life;... Details >
Osteoporosis and African American Women
While African American women tend to have higher bone mineral density than white women throughout life, they are still at significant risk of developing osteoporosis. The misperception that osteoporos... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Two Common but Different Conditions
Many people confuse osteoporosis and some types of arthritis. This fact sheet will discuss the similarities and differences between osteoporosis and arthritis.... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
Osteoporosis and Asian American Women
Asian American women are at high risk for developing osteoporosis (porous bones), a disease that is preventable and treatable. Studies show that Asian Americans share many of the risk factors that app... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
Osteoporosis and Hispanic Women
It is a common misconception that osteoporosis only affects white women. But, according to the Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis, in the United States, the prevalence of osteopo... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center
Osteoporosis in Men
This consumer health information fact sheet discusses the risk factors associated with osteoporosis in men and prevention methods you can take to reduce your chances of developing this bone disease.... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center