Stop bone density loss before it starts. Pharmacist Mar Santamaria explains how to strengthen bones after 30 with the right ...

DEXA scans are all the talk in the wellness world, with tons of celebrities swearing by them in their health endeavors. If they’ve popped up in your feed, you might be asking yourself—do I need one, ...

For women, bone density can become a real issue with age, as osteoporosis weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines ...

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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 ...

Study finds more than 13% prevalence of low bone mineral density in younger patients with celiac disease and a rising ...

It’s time to get hip to this bone density and body composition test. Osteoporosis may seem like an old person’s problem — the “silent” condition gradually reduces bone mass and density, making your ...

Oct. 27 -- MONDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Wearing a cell phone on your hip may reduce bone density in an area of the pelvis commonly used for bone grafts, a new study suggests. Turkish ...

Bone density still matters. It’s the best clinical predictor we have, and it tends to peak in early adulthood, and declines with age (faster after menopause). The goal is to build what you can, and ...

Osteoporosis is largely preventable, yet many women ignore bone health until it's too late. Dr. Mary Claire Haver shares key lifestyle changes that can prevent fractures.