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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. DEXA scans are all the talk in the wellness world, with tons of celebrities swearing by them in their health endeavors. If they’ve ...

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 ...

A technology developed at Ohio University may do a better job of identifying older women at risk for broken bones than the current standard bone density test.

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 ...

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 ...

Stop bone density loss before it starts. Pharmacist Mar Santamaria explains how to strengthen bones after 30 with the right exercise, diet, and essential supplements.