If you’ve been told to take a bone-building drug like Fosamax, Prolia, or Reclast, you’re not alone. In fact, millions of women are prescribed these medications as the first line of defense to combat bone loss. But before you commit to a bone drug, ask this: what haven’t I been told? Read the full article: https://www.womenshealthnetwork.com/bone-health/controversy-over-bone-drugs/ Here’s what most doctors don’t mention: 1. Bone drugs don’t rebuild healthy bone — they just slow breakdown. Most m

Do the benefits of bisphosphonates outweigh the risk of side effects? Dr. Ole-Petter R. Hamnvik, an endocrinologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, explains. | The New England Journal of Medicine