The loss of bone mineral density and bone mass is called osteoporosis, a disease that affects an estimated 10 million Americans 50 and older. Bones become weak and more likely to break.

"Our study shows that in older women, especially those under 80 years of age, gluteus muscle parameters are linked to TRF.

While existing data on the effect of spaceflight on the bones and tendons is available, there is little information about how ...

Patients with systemic sclerosis have significantly lower bone mineral density compared with the general population, including both men and younger women.