osteoporosis: Quick Facts

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Common osteoporosis drugs linked to 24% lower dementia risk in major study • Nov. 9, 2026, 2:37 AM ET (Science Daily)

Doctor cautions on poor bone health nationwide • Nov. 4, 2026, 11:00 AM ET (Taipei Times)

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One example of atrophy is the progressive loss of bone that occurs in osteoporosis (normal bone shown on left; osteoporotic bone shown on right).

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