Last week, Osteoporosis Canada heard a news story that suggested that there is an increased risk of developing osteonecrosis of bone if you are taking a bisphosphonate medication for osteoporosis. […]

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. […]

IMPACT REPORT 2019 – 2020 PATIENT STORY: MEET MURRAY BOLTON For Murray, it all started with a broken wrist. The kind of accident that could happen to anyone, he reasoned. […]

Board of Directors Jeannette Briggs Chair | Oakville, ON Jeannette has more than 25 years of experience working in the energy sector.  She has held a wide-range of jobs within […]

HEIGHT LOSS AND OSTEOPOROSIS 66% of broken bones in your back are painless. Are You Losing Height? It is normal to lose a little height as we get older… but […]

PROTEIN Bone is made up of calcium, other minerals and protein, a nutrient that is necessary for building and repairing body tissues, including bones. Protein is an important nutrient for […]