Alendronate has been shown to increase bone mineral density (BMD) and decrease fracture risk in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis, but the need for long-term treatment is unclear, especially ...

Alendronate (Fosamax) reduces fracture rates among women with osteoporosis, usually defined as bone mineral density T-scores lower than -2.5. However, the benefit of alendronate in women with ...

Some 10 million Americans over 50 have the weak and brittle bones from osteoporosis, according to the Bone Health & ...

Osteoporosis, often called a silent disease, weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures, making it a leading cause of ...

Adults with type 1 diabetes have greater reductions in body weight and HbA1c after using off-label semaglutide or tirzepatide than those not using either drug, according to data published in ...

The world’s population is aging at an unprecedented pace. According to WHO’s October 2024 report, the number of people aged 60 and older surpassed children under five for the first time in 2020. By ...