Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by David Zelman, MD on August 04, 2022 Osteoporosis medications improve your bone mineral density and prevent fractures. Some osteoporosis meds help you build more bone, while others slow the loss of bone. As you get older, your bones may start to wear down faster than your body can repair them.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. But a new study has found that two classes of medication that are commonly used to lower blood pressure could present a death risk all on their own. Researchers have identifIed two blood