Osteoporosis, a condition of weakened bones prone to fractures, is treatable through exercise, diet, and medication.

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Osteoporosis has earned its nickname as the ... this creates a triple threat to bone health. Even diet versions pose problems – their acidity may contribute to mineral loss over time.

Consultant Cathy Casey cites dangerous misinformation such as debunked myth linking HRT with higher cancer risks ...

Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore return to Earth after 286 days in space, facing health challenges due to microgravity.

NASA astronauts could face 'life altering' changes to their bodies after being left stranded in space following a capsule ...

Experts are urging anyone who uses washing powder in their laundry to reconsider their choice because of the impact it could ...

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams suffer accelerated ageing, DNA damage and muscle loss after nine months aboard ISS ...

Surgery is a trauma, and the body responds as such -- with major blood loss and swelling, and all manner of nerve and pain signals that can stick around sometimes for months. Those are but a few ...

However, a few permanent changes to an astronauts body pose more serious health risks ... and lowered immune levels can increase risks of osteoporosis and make recovery difficult as well.

Long-term trips to the ISS, like the one Sunita Williams has taken, cause significant changes to the human body. We look at ...