Low bone mass in children is a rare condition. It can have several causes including: brought on by (secondary to) other medical conditions caused by the medications used to treat these conditions genetic disorder, such as osteogenesis imperfecta; a disease…

World Health Organization (WHO) defines that the bone mineral density in osteoporosis has T-score less than -2.5 as measured by DXA (Dual energy X-ray Absorptiometry) while normal bone is greater than -1. Osteoporosis is less common and less severe in…

Calcium is important for bone health and for many other functions in your body. For example, your muscles require calcium to contract. Calcium is also needed for blood clotting and sending nerve impulses. If there is not enough calcium circulating…

Knowing how to prevent osteoporosis is quite relevant nowadays because of the frequency of this condition. You will need to know what is osteoporosis and how it can be prevented to understand this medical condition which is also considered a…