Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation

09/02/2025

👏 Good news for patients! ➡️ The FDA has approved biosimilars Bildyos and Bilprevda (denosumab-nxxp). This important milestone expands treatment options for those living with osteoporosis and cancer-related bone conditions. Congratulations Organon and Henlius! Learn more here: https://www.organon.com/news/us-food-and-drug-administration-fda-approves-henlius-and-organons-bildyos-denosumab-nxxp-and-bilprevda-denosumab-nxxp-biosimilars-to-prolia-denosumab-and-xgeva-denosumab

08/31/2025

and are essential to building strong, dense bones both when you're young and as you age. Every day, we lose calcium through our skin, nails, hair, sweat, urine and f***s. Our bodies cannot produce its own calcium. That's why it's important to get enough calcium from the food we eat. When we don't get the calcium our body needs, it is taken from our bones. This imbalance causes bones get weak and easier to break. Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin and plays an important role in protecting your bones, both by helping your body absorb calcium and by supporting muscles needed to avoid falls. https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/patients/treatment/calciumvitamin-d

Calcium and vitamin D are essential to building strong, dense bones both when you’re young and as you age. The information included here will help you learn all about calcium and vitamin D – the two most important nutrients for bone health. It is equally important to continue getting enough calc...

08/31/2025

The Healthy Bones, Build Them for Life® Patient Registry surveys patients and caregivers about how osteoporosis and low bone density impact their lives. This patient-reported information is collected anonymously, combined, and analyzed by the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) to map out the patient journey. This map will show BHOF and the broader bone health community what patients need and want most.

Welcome to the Healthy Bones, Build Them for Life® Patient Registry If you or someone you love has osteoporosis (or weak or brittle bones) or low bone density, you have the power to improve how we care for these diseases by sharing your experiences. Join Now A first of its kind tool in the osteopor...

08/30/2025

We developed this list to help you find foods that are rich in calcium and other vital nutrients. Find it here: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/preventing-fractures/nutrition-for-bone-health/nutrients/

08/30/2025

❓❓ Did you know? ❓❓ The output of a DXA test is a number called a T-score. Normal is zero (0). The more negative the number, the weaker your bones and the more likely they are to break. If your T-score is -2.5 or below (such as -3.0), then you have osteoporosis, assuming there is no other reason for you to have such a low T-score.

Learn about osteoporosis bone density testing from the National Osteoporosis Foundation.

08/30/2025

Although there is no cure for osteoporosis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved medicines to prevent, slow, or stop its progress. Taking a prescribed osteoporosis medicine, along with getting enough calcium, vitamin D and regular exercise, can help reduce the risk of broken bones (also called fractures) due to osteoporosis.

Learn about osteoporosis medication and medication guidelines.

08/30/2025

What can you do to help kids build and protect their bones?

➡️ Provide a well balanced diet including calcium rich foods such as milk, yogurt, green leafy vegetables and calcium fortified foods

➡️ Be sure your child gets the right amount of vitamin D

➡️ Be sure your child is physically active – Children and teens need to be active everyday and get at least 60 minutes of moderate exercise

➡️ If you observe your child or teen exercising or dieting to excess, speak to them and your healthcare provider

➡️ Stress the importance of healthy life-style choices including avoiding smoking and avoiding underage alcohol consumption since they are harmful to bones

➡️ Teach about the importance of wearing a seatbelt and using protective equipment for sports such as a helmet, and knee pads to protect bones

➡️ Talk to your child's healthcare provider about their bone health

Learn more here: https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/preventing-fractures/nutrition-for-bone-health/peak-bone-mass

08/29/2025

Take a look at our upcoming events! This list includes in-person and virtual programs happening across the country for osteoporosis patients, families, and care partners. https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/patients/patient-support/bhof-events/

Included below is a list of events happening across the country that may be of interest to osteoporosis patients, their family, care partners, healthcare providers and/or the general public. Upcoming Events Past Events & Recordings How To Exercise Safely With Bone Loss This 1-hour webinar includes N...

08/28/2025

Osteoporosis does not have to be an inevitable consequence of aging. Instead, women can take active steps to protect their bone health. We're proud to sign a consensus statement calling for the advancement of prevention and care. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3JnZDP6

08/28/2025

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08/27/2025

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08/26/2025

The new Men's Health Network blog has tips and resources for taking a medicine with – including the online, easy-to-use dosing calculator. Read it here: https://tamh.menshealthnetwork.org/aging-safely-older-adults-need-to-know-about-acetaminophen/