October 11, 2018 Most people don’t give rickets much thought. In fact, if you are like most of us, you probably think that rickets is a disease of the past. Unfortunately, the number of people diag...
September 27, 2018 Many people have heard of osteoporosis, but osteomalacia isn’t a word that is used very much. So what is this condition and is it something you should worry about? Osteomalacia l...
Can Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBM) Really Make my Bones Weak?
February 21, 2018 Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease, both have significant effects on a person’s health and quality of life. If you are livi...
Can Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect the Health of My Bones?
February 21, 2018 Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes the body to attack the joints. Over time, the cartilage, which holds the joints together, and the surrounding bone of t...
Can Celiac Disease Really Make My Bones Weak?
January 5, 2018 If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, chances are good that you are spending a lot of time trying to remove gluten from your diet. Most people are keenly aware that if t...
Can Lupus Affect the Health of My Bones
January 5, 2018 Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can damage any part of your body. If you are suffering from lupus you probably already know that it can affect your joints, skin, blood, a...