Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Bodyweight and balance exercises help prevent falls and fractures.Adults need at ...

Understanding your body goes well beyond a mere number on the scale. That's where DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) ...

Bone mineral density at the femoral neck bone in postmenopausal women decreased by an average of 10% during a 25-year follow-up, according to a new study. Being the world's hitherto longest follow-up ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA)– Nearly one in five women and one in twenty men, over the age of 50, are affected by osteoporosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As part of our ...

Bone health during breast cancer treatment can be a concern, but there are ways to reduce the impact. If a person is at risk for a loss of bone density, doctors can prescribe medications. Lifestyle ...

For a sidebar on how this story came together, click here. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) has long been the gold standard for osteoporosis screening. But now, thousands of patients may be ...

Chemicals called PFAS may lower bone density in adolescents, a new study has found.

Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens your bones, making fractures more likely. It’s most common later in life, especially in women after menopause. But it’s possible for children and teens to ...

John “Gabe” Horneff, an orthopedic surgeon at Pennsylvania Hospital, had noticed a peculiar trend: Some patients taking ...