Osteoporosis - Videos

We've heard a lot about the potential promise of stem cells; now researchers are using stem cells from fat to grow new bone.

Researchers are making strides in the study of osteoporosis.

Significantly bumping up calcium intake does not lower the risk for fracture.

Teenagers who undergo bariatric surgery may face an increased risk for bone loss.

Academy Award winner Sally Field is hoping her personal battle with osteoporosis will inspire baby boomers to protect their bone health.

Caring for Bones During Cancer

Osteoporosis Overview

Hidden Causes of Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis Fractures

Understanding Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis and Exercise

Effects of Osteoporosis

Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?

How does exercise help your bones? Watch this webcast on the osteoporosis benefits of weight bearing exercises like running and weight lifting.

Watch this webcast which features an osteoporosis patient discussing how she learned she had thinning bones and how she has learned to cope with the changes in her body.

Watch this review of the common risk factors for osteoporosis, or bone loss, including smoking, estrogen deficiency, white or asian race, lack of exercise, inadequate calcium intake, and family history.

A comprehensive resource for all aspects of womens health , including osteoperosis, menopause, bone cancer and menopause symptoms. This site offers information on diagnosis and treatment osteoporosis.

Is your pain from arthritis or osteoporosis? Watch this webcast to learn some of the warning signs, and some diagnosis and treatment options.

Battling breast cancer is hard enough without battling treatment side effects as well. Learn how to maintain a good quality of life and still fight your disease.

Dr. Ben Kliger, and William J. Kaplanides discuss the traditional Chinese practice of acupuncture

Hormonal therapy has been shown to be very beneficial in breast cancer but different types of hormonal therapy not only have differences in benefits, they also have different risks and side-effects which must be assessed before starting treatment.

Dr. Ben Kliger, medical director of the New Beth Israel Center for Health and Healing in New York City and William J. Kaplanides, licensed acupuncturist and department head of Allied Arts Pacific College of Oriental Medicine discuss how the age old practi

Along with menopause come certain health concerns. At this stage of life, women need to monitor their cholesterol, get annual mammograms, and get a bone density test to check for osteoporosis. Exercise and good nutrition can help minimize risks.

An important webcast discussing some lesser known causes of bone loss and osteoporosis such as steroids and other medications like thyroid hormone and antacids, and absorption problems like sprue.