If a doctor thinks a person may have osteoporosis or be at risk, they may recommend a bone density scan or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) scan. These scans use an X-ray to measure the ...

Ladies, don't overlook your bone health. Osteoporosis is what’s known as a “silent” disease, because it can happen without causing any noticeable symptoms until a person breaks a bone. The condition ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A new bone strength testing technology developed at Ohio University shows promise in identifying women at risk for fractures more accurately than the current standard screening ...

Osteoporosis is a chronic, progressive, and silent disease of the skeletal system that leads to reduced bone mineral density and altered bone microarchitecture, resulting in bone fragility and an ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Bone density isn’t just ...