Medical News: A report on a new study which claims monitoring bone density could be pointless; news the Novartis has received European approval for Aclasta and a round up of research presented at our recent conference.

Charity news: News and photos from the Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair Gala, a report from Members' Day, details of our campaign to send postcards to MPs asking for more Fracture Liaison Services and news about Legacy Awareness Week.

Opinion column: David Haslam, Chair of the National Obesity Forum on the importance of exercise and healthy eating among the young.

Profile: Jason Bethell, a 40 year old man who was diagnosed with osteoporosis 10 years ago after falling off his bike, shares his story.

Q&A: Forum member Anne Bedish answers our questions

Feature: Buying disability aids: we see what’s on offer at Disabled Living Centres

Feature: FRAX Explained: A Q&A with osteoporosis specialist Dr Alun Cooper looking at the online fracture risk assessment tool FRAX.

Helpline questions: Our Helpline nurses answer questions about alendronic acid and exercise.

Plus reports on the Flora London Marathon, our forthcoming Go Orange for Osteoporosis initiative, news from our work throughout the country

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Dom
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Dom Hall
Senior Communications Officer