Bone and Joint Problems

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Osteoporosis: A guide to prevention and treatment

Each year, osteoporosis contributes to more than 1.5 million bone fractures, with most of these breaks occurring in the hips, spine, and wrist. While many people consider broken bones mere nuisances, the burden of these breaks is often quite heavy. They can steal the ability to perform simple daily tasks, result in pain and deformity, and can even lead to life-threatening complications, such as pneumonia or blood clots. Learn more »

The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide

To take advantage of the latest medical advances, and to deal with the often-confusing world of health care, you need information that is clear, accurate, easily understandable, and accessible. Developed by 170 faculty members of Harvard Medical School, physicians who care for patients every day, The Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide brings you the information you need to keep your and your family healthy and to cope with illness when it does strike. Learn more »

Harvard Health Letter

It's important to keep up with the medical news that affects your health and well-being. It's even better when the facts come directly from the more than 8,000 doctors and researchers at Harvard Medical School. There is no more trustworthy source of medical research articles and advice than the Harvard Health Letter. Learn more »

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