The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, lead organization for research on osteoporosis for the National Institutes of Health, is a good source for information on research, clinical trials, and statistics.

MedlinePlus

MedlinePlus features a powerful search engine and a wide selection of links to news, patient education features, and resources for medical professionals.

The companion site for the osteoporosis segment

The companion site for the osteoporosis segment of the PBS series, "Chronic Illness in America: Who Cares," provides capsulized information and links to other sites, including one containing a series of online educational videos about osteoporosis and bone health.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation's

The National Osteoporosis Foundation's Website offers useful general information, a section containing recent news items about osteoporosis, a "find-a-doctor" directory, and a good list of frequently asked questions and answers.

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons provides an easy-to-understand overview of osteoporosis, complete with color diagrams.

FORE

FORE, a non-profit resource center dedicated to eliminating osteoporosis, offers a range of consumer-oriented educational resources.

The International Osteoporosis Foundation

The International Osteoporosis Foundation site features patient stories and  a "one-minute risk test," designed to help you determine if you're at risk for osteoporosis.