Hearing that you have osteopenia can feel unsettling, but it is not the same as osteoporosis. Osteopenia means your bone density is lower than ideal, a signal to act rather than a fixed diagnosis.

Discontinuing treatment with biphosphates after a period of time was associated with a reduction in femoral neck and lumbar spine T-scores, as well as a decrease in bone mineral density among patients ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old female in good health except for a diagnosis of osteopenia. My primary care doctor has prescribed medication for my osteopenia. I have periodontal disease and have ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old female in good health except for a diagnosis of osteopenia. My primary care doctor has prescribed medication for my osteopenia. I have periodontal disease and have ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's important to discuss your risks of bone loss with your doctor. "Osteopenia" is not a word I'd ever heard three months ago.

, June 25 -- known condition called osteopenia is silently affecting millions of people worldwide, weakening bones and ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old female in good health except for a diagnosis of osteopenia. My primary care doctor has prescribed medication for my osteopenia. I have periodontal disease and have ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old female in good health except for a diagnosis of osteopenia. My primary care doctor has prescribed medication for my osteopenia. I have periodontal disease and have ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old female in good health except for a diagnosis of osteopenia. My primary care doctor has prescribed medication for my osteopenia. I have periodontal disease and have ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am an 80-year-old female in good health except for a diagnosis of osteopenia. My primary care doctor has prescribed medication for my osteopenia. I have periodontal disease and have ...