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 ...

(BPT) – Most people have heard of osteoporosis, but many people don’t put much thought into their own bone health. However, in the United States, 54 million people age 50 and over either have or are ...

You cannot reverse bone loss from osteoporosis on your own. But there are a lot of ways you can stop further bone loss and reduce your risk of injury. Osteoporosis is a chronic condition caused by the ...

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 ...

Most people do not realize their bones are weakening until they experience a fracture. For women, the risk of osteoporosis increases significantly after menopause due to the drop in estrogen. But bone ...

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that’s common in the United States, affecting almost 20 percent of women and 5 percent of men over age 50. Osteoporosis occurs when bones are weakened by hormone shifts ...

Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening ...

There is a new state of the art, AI, inexpensive bone density test available in the U.S. that is standardized and not dependent on either machine or tech like the Dexa. It’s called Echolight REMS.

Getty Images Transgender individuals are at an increased risk for osteoporosis and decreased bone mineral density. A patient with osteoporosis may present with an abnormal spinal curvature or a loss ...