As we work to adjust to our new normal during COVID-19, now more than ever, staying fracture-free is critical for anyone with osteoporosis. Healthcare systems are over-stretched, with general recommendations […]

The Accessible Canada Directorate within Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has engaged Quorus Consulting Group to conduct the second cycle of public opinion research measuring Canadians’ awareness and experience(s) […]

New FLS sites in BC and PEI The ongoing collaboration between The Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention and Osteoporosis Canada has resulted in a new program BreakFree – resulting in […]

I am 75 years old. Six months ago, I thought that “zoom” was a word that little boys and girls used when they were playing with toy cars. However, since […]

Do you use the Internet to search for information, particularly medical and health related information? Are you ever tempted to self-diagnose or even self-medicate because of something you have read […]

A recent report by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) suggests that low doses of vitamin D up to 400 IU daily and calcium supplements up to 1000 mg […]

A recent study from the US suggests women who drink as little as one cup /250 ml of cow’s milk per day could be increasing their risk of developing breast […]

On September 29, 2015, two research articles were published online in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) concerning the effect of calcium intake on bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture reduction. […]

SERMS Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators Raloxifene (Evista®) is from a family of drugs called SERMs (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators). How Does Raloxifene Work? During their reproductive years, women produce significant […]