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 ...

Learn the 7 key signs that indicate it’s time for a bone density test, from fractures and height loss to family history and medication use. Discover how monitoring your bone health can help prevent ...

At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it. Women 65 years and older should have a bone density scan to screen for osteoporosis, updated guidelines ...

Q: Even before menopause, and certainly since then, I have consumed plenty of calcium-rich dairy products, including large glasses of milk with meals. I have lifted weights on a regular basis over the ...

Too often, we don't discuss osteoporosis until a loved one shares news about a fall, fracture or broken bone. But learning how to spot osteoporosis symptoms early-and treating the condition ...