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Acid Reflux Drugs May Up Fractures Using acid reflux drugs called proton pump inhibitors for at least seven years may be linked to increased risk of osteoporosis-related fractures, a Canadian study shows. How Much Do You Know About Bones? Take this quiz to find out how much you know about bone health, and learn a bit about what you can do to protect your skeleton from head to toe! When Hip Fractures Happen Again Roughly one in seven adults who fractures a hip later has a second hip fracture, experts write in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Osteoporosis Drugs: Risk to the Heart? Researchers debate whether a class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates are linked to increased risk of atrial fibrillation. No Osteoporosis Drug Proven Best No single drug or drug class, including bisphosphonates, has been shown to be most effective in preventing fractures among patients with osteoporosis. New Test for Osteoporosis Fracture Risk An ultrasound exam of the heel combined with an assessment of specific risk factors for bone loss and falling can help predict fracture risk due to osteoporosis, a new study suggests. New Guidelines for Osteoporosis Tests For the first time, the nation's leading osteoporosis group is recommending routine bone density testing for men as well as women. New Guidelines for Osteoporosis in Men The American College of Physicians is out with new guidelines to bring awareness to osteoporosis screening in older men. Moderate Drinking for Strong Bones? Moderate alcohol consumption may help keep bones strong and protect against fracture, a new analysis shows. Low Testosterone, More Men's Fractures In men older than 60, low testosterone levels may make osteoporosis bone fractures more likely, Australian data show. Forteo May Help Steroid Osteoporosis In people at high risk for bone fracture due to steroid-related osteoporosis, the drug Forteo may trump Fosamax, researchers report. FDA OKs First Generic Fosamax The FDA has approved a generic version of the osteoporosis drug Fosamax (alendronate). Drugs Cut Bone Loss of Hormone Therapy The bone-building drugs known as bisphosphonates can offset a side effect of hormone therapy for breast cancer -- significant bone loss that can lead to fractures, three new studies suggest. Drinking Tea May Slow Bone Loss Drinking tea may help slow bone loss and protect against osteoporosis, a study shows. Calcium Supplements Thwart Bone Loss Taking calcium supplements after age 50 may make bone fractures 12% less likely and reduce bone loss, experts report in The Lancet. Calcium-Packed Carrots in the Works Scientists have genetically modified carrots to boost calcium. Bone Test Predicts Spine Fracture Low bone-mineral density -- or an existing "silent" spine fracture -- predicts later spine fractures, finds a 15-year study of 2,700 women. Bone Loss Drug Linked to Rare Fracture In rare patients, long-term use of the bone-loss drug Fosamax -- and likely other drugs of its class -- may weaken the body's long bones. Bone Drug May Help After Hip Fracture People who start taking the osteoporosis drug Reclast after a hip fracture may live longer with fewer bone fractures, a study shows. 7 Gene Regions Tied to Osteoporosis Variations in seven genetic regions are linked to osteoporosis, osteoporosis fractures, and bone mineral density, new research shows. What Causes Osteoporosis? And Why? Think you know what causes osteoporosis? Think again -- some of the causes may surprise you. Weight-Bearing Exercise: 8 Workouts for Strong Bones You can preserve bone density, balance, and strength -- with a little tango, tennis, golf, and more! Osteoporosis Medications: How They Work From the latest medications to daily supplements -- what's your osteoporosis medication doing for you? Osteoporosis Diet Dangers: Foods to Avoid Salt, soda, caffeine: Could your daily diet be damaging your bones, leading to osteoporosis? Osteoporosis and Diet: Recipes for Strong Bones Eating for bone health can be delicious! Try these calcium and vitamin D-rich recipes today.

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