As we enter our 50s, it's time to reassess our intake of calcium, which helps mitigate bone loss, and vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium. A new study from Flinders University offers insight into ...

A bone density scan is a painless imaging test that measures the density and, sometimes, quality of your bones. Bone density and quality affect how strong or thick your bones are. Bone density scans ...

Women want to remain healthy, independent and active as they age. But their own bones may betray them. Due to diseases like osteoporosis, when a body loses too much bone or makes too little bone, ...

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs.

Bone density tests (also called bone mineral density tests or BMD tests) check how strong your bones are by measuring a small part of one or a few of them. The results can help your doctor know how ...

If you’re someone who’s at risk for developing osteoporosis, you’re probably well-accustomed to receiving regular bone density tests. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) is a radiologic ...

Medicare covers bone density scans once every 2 years or more frequently if medically necessary. If you meet eligibility requirements and use a facility that accepts Medicare, there are no ...

When we think about health check-ups before 50, heart health, blood sugar, and cholesterol often top the list. Bone health, ...