Q: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? A: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s bones. It’s an ...

Dear Doctor: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

Ohio University’s radiation-free wrist test spotted fracture risk DXA missed — a potential shift in osteoporosis screening.

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

For many seniors, it may not be worthwhile to undergo frequent imaging tests to see if they're at risk for broken bones, a new study suggests. Repeating a bone-mineral-density test four years after ...

Question: I am 62-year-old woman who has been fairly healthy most of my life. I try to walk daily and eat right. I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues. But after my annual physical this year ...

Bone loss can begin silently in many women after the age of 30 without obvious symptoms. Experts say simple lifestyle habits can help protect bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in ...

Age-related hormone shifts can reduce bone mass and density, putting us at risk for osteoporosis (weak, brittle bones). Known as a “silent disease,” the condition often goes undetected until a bone ...