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 crucial to shed light on…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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One of the biggest challenges of aging is the loss of bone density, which too often leads to osteoporosis and serious fractures that significantly impact quality of life. Our mission with Osteoboost is to slow the process of bone loss and preserve bone density and strength, helping people live stronger,…
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Last week I had the honor of presenting Osteoboost, our soon-to-launch FDA-cleared precision vibration therapy medical device, at the 2024 Hitlab Women’s Health Tech event held on October 11. And I’m thrilled to report that Osteoboost won both first place in the seed-stage category and the event’s People’s Choice Award!…
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Almost four years ago, I had my second dexa scan and got the news that I have learned is typical: in the five years after menopause, my bone density went from normal to osteopenia. I lost 13% of my bone density in my spine. I got a weirdly chipper note…
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