Bisphosphonates are a tricky drug. While doctors say the benefits of these osteoporosis drugs are greater than the risk, mounting evidence shows that they can also cause certain fractures.

It’s fine to have your cake and eat it too, just don’t have it all the time…or you may not remember it!

A multiple sclerosis drug may work double duty. It has been shown in a lab study to prevent and even reverse one of the leading causes of heart attack.

The American government announced an increase in the available funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease.  This included $50 million for research and will be followed in 2013 by an additional $80 million.

Some arthritis patients need surgery to repair severely damaged knees. You might think such surgery would bring relief only to the affected knee joints. But knee replacement surgery may offer even more benefits.

There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, and watching a loved one’s mental health degrade is an experience that no one should endure. Thankfully new research may lead to advancements in Alzeimer’s treatment.

Remember the old milk ad campaign? The ads showed a child drinking milk and growing into a strong teen. It turns out that early bone boost can last through an entire life.

Millions of people across the United States suffer from some form of arthritis. To reduce these numbers, researchers first have to know what populations are most affected.

The common wisdom is that we need to get lots of calcium for healthy bones. But a new theory, based on studying deer antlers, challenges the role of calcium in bone growth.

Have heart failure? That may put you at an added risk of major fractures associated with osteoporosis. Increased screening and treatment appear key to catching bone loss early.