Plenty of lifestyle and health factors can put you on a fast track to osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis — a significant drop in bone density — can lead to fractures and disability if left untreated. Here are ways to ...

You turned 65, got your Medicare card, and scheduled your annual checkup. But there’s a screening many doctors forget to mention, even though every woman 65 and older should have one. The bone density ...

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 ...

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 ...

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

More than 200 hospital patients will be called for a repeat scan to test their bone density after an independent review of ...

It’s common to think of your bones as solid and unchanging, but they’re composed of living tissue constantly in flux. Consider: Every year, 15% of your spine and 5% of your hips are replaced with new ...

Younger women and those with normal BMI who met certain thresholds for weekly moderate-intensity physical activity experienced improved lumbar spine health, according to an analysis of NHANES data.