1. Osteoporosis - Treatment Overview
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

... need vitamin D to absorb calcium. One study showed that vitamin D may reduce an older person's risk of falling by 22%.10 The best source of vitamin D is exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D is...

2. Osteoarthritis: Are Anti-Inflammatory Pain Relievers Safe for You?
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

Here's help weighing the benefits and risks of NSAIDs, from aspirin to Celebrex At age 62, April Dawson lives every day with chronic pain from wrist arthritis. &

3. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...ricans – about 72 million people – will have passed their 65th birthday and will be at high risk for the disease. What Areas Does Osteoarthritis Affect? Osteoar...

4. Osteoporosis - Topic Overview
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

... can make you more likely to have the severe bone thinning of osteoporosis. These things are called risk factors. Some risk factors you can change. Others you can't change. Risk f...

5. Osteoporosis - Medications
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

... of bone loss or increase bone thickness. Even small amounts of new bone growth can reduce your risk of broken bones. If you take medicine for osteoporosis, you will also need to take ...

6. Osteoporosis - What Increases Your Risk
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

The risk of osteoporosis increases with age as bones naturally become thinner. After age 30, the rate at which your bone dissolves and is absorbed by the bo

7. Should I have my son circumcised?
(Health A-Z/Circumcision)

...rganization of doctors who specialize in child health issues. They concluded that both the benefits and risks of circumcision are very small. Based on the findings, the AAP does not recommend routine ...

8. Male Genital Problems and Injuries - Prevention
(Health A-Z/Male Genital Problems and Injuries)

The following prevention measures may help you reduce your risk of problems in the genital area. If you find a lump, growth, or other change in the genital area

9. Herniated Disc - What Increases Your Risk
(Health A-Z/Herniated Disc)

There are various risk factors for a herniated disc. Risk factors that you cannot change There are some things you cannot change. But if

10. Circumcision - Why It Is Done
(Health A-Z/Circumcision)

...rences, or the social norms within their communities. It is also important to consider the benefits and risks of the procedure. Should I have my so...

11. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Pain Relief: How NSAIDs Work
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...w do those little pills do so much? And if they're so good in some ways, why do they also raise the risk of heart problems in some people? The answer is complicated. Even researchers don't ful...

12. Arthritis: Anti-Inflammatory Painkiller Drugs and Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...NSAIDs, especially stomach bleeding. While they are generally safer in this regard, there is still some risk to the stomach with COX-2 inhibitors. The only COX-2 inhibitor currently available is Celeb...

13. Osteoporosis - Prevention
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...y the bones are to become thin enough to break. Young women in particular need to be aware of their risk for developing osteoporosis and take steps early to slow its progress and prevent c...

14. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Finding the Right Medication for You
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...y medication like methotrexate (Rheumatrex) is used, the dosage is much lower -- with considerably less risk of side effects -- than when used in cancer treatment. "We use [DMARDs] aggressiv...

15. Depression - What Increases Your Risk
(Health A-Z/Depression)

Several factors increase your risk for depression. Your risk of developing depression is up to three times greater than that of the general population if you ha

16. Depression - Treatment Overview
(Health A-Z/Depression)

...e of symptoms (relapse). Continuing to take antidepressant medicine after recovery reduces your risk of a relapse.9 Taking your medicine for at least 6 months after you feel better can hel...

17. Early Disease Detection - Overview
(Health A-Z/Early Disease Detection)

... What tests should you have? The tests you need depend on your age, gender, and your risk factors. Risk factors might include family history, such as having a close relative...

18. Osteoporosis - When To Call a Doctor
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...ing weight. Call your health professional for an appointment if you: Want to discuss your risk of developing osteoporosis. Have symptoms of menopause or have completed menopause ...

19. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis - What Happens
(Health A-Z/Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...pauciarticular JRA (4 or fewer joints affected) has a good long-term outlook other than eye disease risk, a child with polyarticular JRA (5 or more joints) or systemic JRA (whole-body symp...

20. Osteoarthritis - What Increases Your Risk
(Health A-Z/Osteoarthritis)

Certain factors seem to increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis, including:3, 4 Aging, which does not cause osteoarthritis but is a f