What is a bone density test? DEXA scans are the gold standard test for assessing a patient’s bone mineral density (BMD), says ...

Bone density is critical for our posture and safe movement. When you have dense bones, you're much less likely to fracture a ...

What happens to bone-mineral density (BMD) in such women? Researchers randomized 489 women (age range, 65 to 77; mean, 72) to receive 3-year courses of HRT, calcitriol, both treatments ...

Medicare covers bone density scans once every 2 years, or more if medically necessary, provided you meet specific conditions. If you’re eligible and the facility accepts Medicare, you pay no out ...

Following a low-calorie Mediterranean diet coupled with physical activity may help reduce weight loss and bone density decline in older women who have metabolic syndrome and obesity, a new study finds ...

Structured Weight Loss Protects Lumbar and Hip Bone Density in Postmenopausal Women Older women with overweight or obesity ...