Chilliwack General Hospital, BC Brookfield Chair in Fracture Prevention funds new Fracture Liaison Service Program in Chilliwack, BC Chilliwack General Hospital is thrilled to launch a new Fracture Liaison Service […]

Now that spring is officially here, many of us are excitedly waiting until we can get outside and into our balcony or backyard gardens. The pandemic has made outdoor interests […]

Zoe Bond, Dana Li and Rebecca Wills Diabetes and Fracture Risk Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a condition that affects the hormone insulin, resulting in high blood sugar […]

Although falls can happen to anyone, fall prevention is especially important for the elderly and individuals with osteoporosis who have a higher risk of breaking a bone during a fall, […]

A recently released Canadian research study confirms what has been shown in past preliminary studies; – inflammation of the eye as a possible side effect of bisphosphonate therapy is very […]

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 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 […]

Advocate Educate, empower and support In keeping with our mission to educate, empower and support individuals and communities in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, Osteoporosis Canada communicates concerns about various […]

Spine Fractures Broken bones in the spine are referred to as vertebral compression fractures or spine fractures. The spine is one of the most common sites of broken bones as […]