DEAR DR. ROACH: Are bone density tests recommended for older men? I will be turning 78 this year. -- P.R. ANSWER: Most guidelines do not recommend screening men for osteoporosis with bone density ...

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 ...

A new study published suggests that the connection between coronary artery calcification—a measure of calcium buildup in the arteries—and bone mineral density may be driven in part by shared genetic ...

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There is good and bad news in this year’s newly released standardized test scores for New Jersey public school students. The good news is the average test scores on the science portion of the tests ...

“Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein and calcium,” says Dr. Wiznia. It also contains selenium, a trace mineral that plays a role in maintaining bone mineral density, per research in 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 ...

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

The word “osteoporosis” may call to mind a stooped-over granny with a cane. But bone loss starts long before the granny (or grandpappy) years — in fact, it’s been happening for much of your life. Like ...

A handheld device can apply synthetic bone grafts directly at the site of a defect or injury without the need for prior imaging or fabrication. Researchers demonstrated the technology by modifying a ...