Osteoporosis is a silent disease that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures without noticeable early symptoms ...

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 ...

Bone mineral density significantly decreases during and after menopause due to dropping levels of estrogen. Historically, estrogen therapy has been prescribed to help protect bones, but a new study ...

Bronx-based radiology technologist discusses how bone density examinations help healthcare providers assess bone health, ...

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs. While a DEXA scan is the gold standard for spotting osteoporosis and weak ...

Simon Tang, PhD, presented work on measuring bone quality directly, building on his team’s peer-reviewed study in ...