Jamaica Plain Scientist at Forefront of Osteoporosis Research Shares Tips for Prevention By David Ertischek on May 5, 2021 Jamaica Plain Scientist at Forefront of Osteoporosis Research Shares Tips for Prevention May is National Osteoporosis Month, a time to think about preventing an often-overlooked disease that causes bone to become more fragile and more susceptible to fractures. Each year, Americans suffer 1.5 million fractures due to osteoporosis.