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 ...

Bone loss in patients with kidney stone disease, particularly in men, has been underappreciated in clinical practice, according to investigators. Many patients with kidney stones concurrently have or ...

Performing a DEXA scan at the time of celiac disease (CeD) diagnosis is the optimal approach for detecting early bone mineral density (BMD) loss, a new study of more than 600 patients suggested. The ...

Younger women and those with normal BMI who met certain thresholds for weekly moderate-intensity physical activity experienced improved lumbar spine health, according to an analysis of NHANES data.

According to a new study metabolic and bariatric surgery—especially gastric bypass—is linked to reduced bone mineral density, along with decreased calcium and vitamin D levels and ...

Osteoporosis — a significant drop in bone density — can lead to fractures and disability if left untreated. Here are ways to ...

Research links regular exercise to better bone density. Scientists found that people who were more sedentary were less likely to have good bone density. Doctors generally recommend a specific exercise ...

The following is a response to Froma Harrop's March 20 column, "Expensive care that hurts patients," which lists many possible opportunities to reduce the cost of health care. She suggests that one ...

How Does Evenity Work for Osteoporosis? Throughout our lives, our bodies are constantly forming new bone and breaking down old bone. As we get older, the body begins to break down more bone than it ...