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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

It may be the last thing on your mind, but starting good habits early is critical for good health now and mobility later Getty Taking care of your bone health isn’t on the minds of most people in ...

The “silent disease” called osteoporosis is a bone-weakening process that strikes many women after menopause. As estrogen ...