NOF is pleased to share interviews recorded by the Medicare Nation podcast, media partner for NOFâs annual conference, the Interdisciplinary Symposium on Osteoporosis, held May 12-15, 2016 in Miami, FL. Medicare Nation is a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing listeners everything they need to know about Medicare but are afraid to ask. They feature interviews… Read more »
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Statement from ASBMR, NOF, and NBHA on Treating Osteoporosis »
The Nation’s leading scientific and medical bone health experts call for action on the dangers of not treating osteoporosis more aggressively. They are urging healthcare professionals to increase diagnosis and patients to be aware of this risk. Read statements released by leading organizations in the field in this PRNewswire article.
NOF responds to The New York Times article, âExercise Is Not the Path to Strong Bonesâ »
NOF Trustee Heidi Skolnik, MS, CDN, FACSM, submitted a letter to the editor at the New York Times regarding its April 1, 2016 article, âExercise is the Not the Path to Strong Bones.â Ms. Skolnik pointed out the importance of exercise to overall health, including fracture prevention. To view the New York Times article here: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/02/health/exercise-is-not-the-path-to-strong-bones.html View the letter to… Read more »
New Report on Innovative Therapies Being Developed to Treat Osteoporosis »
In a joint effort with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), NOF released a report on new, innovative therapies being developed for the treatment of osteoporosis. The report, Medicines in Development for Osteoporosis, examines the nationwide effects of the disease and explores how new medications can improve and save lives. Links to the… Read more »
New Wall Street Journal Article on the Benefits of Bisphosphonates Outweighing the Risks for Many Patients »
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article detailing the benefits of bisphosphonates outweighing the risks for many patients. Text from the full article is included below. View the original article with graphics and visuals. More Support for Osteoporosis Drugs: The benefits of bisphosphonates outweigh the risks for many patients, according to new research and… Read more »
Listen to Your Bones »
This article from the October issue of Dr. Oz Magazine includes strategies to help keep your bones strong and features quotes from NOF Clinical Director, Dr. Andrea Singer and Senior Director of Science Policy, Taylor Wallace, Ph.D. Read the full article.
What Men Should Know About Osteoporosis »
This Everyday Health article, featuring information from NOF and quotes from NOF Clinical Director, Dr. Andrea Singer, details why osteoporosis should be on every man’s radar. Read the full article.
NOF Statement on Calcium and Vitamin D »
Calcium and vitamin D are essential to building strong, dense bones when you’re young and to keeping them strong and healthy as you age. Scientific evidence supports the role of calcium and vitamin D for maintenance of healthy bones at all ages. Read NOFâs statement on the importance of calcium and vitamin D. Calcium plus… Read more »
Men’s Osteoporosis Prevention and Screening Neglected »
This recent article from Today’s Geriatric News highlights research presented at the American Geriatric Society’s annual meeting that found men are far less likely than women to take preventive measures against osteoporosis or to be screened for the disease. The article calls on physicians to become proactive in recommending osteoporosis screening and treatment for older… Read more »
NOF’s Dr. Taylor Wallace Weighs in on the Latest Research about Tea Consumption and Bone Health »
In the following article, Dr. Taylor Wallace, NOF’s senior director of science policy and government relations, weighs in on recent studies about tea consumption and bone health. Your Tea Addiction May Actually be Strengthening Your Bones