By Laura Yecies, CEO of Osteoboost Today represents an important milestone for women’s bone health. My interest in bone health began in college, while working at a nursing home. I saw firsthand how hip fractures could change a person’s life. Years later, I watched my mother and grandmother navigate osteoporosis.…
Read more
By Laura Yecies If you’re taking a GLP-1 medication like Ozempic or Wegovy, chances are you’re on a journey to improve your health and longevity. These medications have been life-changing for people struggling with obesity and type 2 diabetes, offering effective weight loss and better metabolic control. But there’s one…
Read more
By Michael Jaasma, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Osteoboost Health In January 2024, Osteoboost achieved a notable regulatory milestone by receiving De Novo classification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This designation is significant not only because FDA approval is a rigorous process but also because…
Read more
By Laura Yecies, CEO @Osteoboost Osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened bones and an increased risk of fractures, affects millions worldwide. While often perceived as predominantly impacting White populations, osteoporosis significantly affects Black individuals, who face unique challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. In honor of Black History Month, it’s…
Read more
By Laura Yecies, CEO @ Osteoboost. It’s Friday at 5 p.m., and your coworkers are headed out for a few drinks to blow off steam. Or it’s Sunday afternoon and the carafe of mimosas is brought to the table. But you hesitate. Your doctor says you have osteopenia. What are…
Read more
By Michael Jaasma, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Osteoboost Health A few weeks ago, I was interviewed for an article in Women’s Health magazine about the pros and cons of weighted vests for improving bone health. I have seen several other articles and social media posts about weighted…
Read more
First-of-its-kind FDA-cleared precision vibration therapy wearable device to treat millions at risk of fracture from osteopenia REDWOOD CITY, CALIF – December 4, 2024 – Bone Health Technologies (BHT), a leading medical technology startup developing innovative non-pharmacological solutions to improve bone health and reduce fractures, today announced that pre-orders are now…
Read more
