Osteoporosis: Overview

  • Osteoporosis - Topic Overview

    11/21/08, Healthwise

    Osteoporosis is a disease that affects your bones. It means you have bones that are thin and brittle, with lots of holes inside them like a sponge. This makes them easy to break. Osteoporosis can lead to broken bones (fractures) in the hip, s

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