Bones can weaken with age and osteoporosis is common, but the right meds and lifestyle changes can keep bones strong.

In Elon Musk’s world, AI is the new MD. The X CEO is encouraging users to upload their medical test results—such as CT and ...

Nearly 90% of people older than 50 years living with HIV have not undergone bone mineral density testing, based on data from ...

During this test, the technologist makes two completely separate measurements of a volunteer’s bone density. The separate scans test the ability of the technologist to correctly position the patient ...

Physicians commonly choose DEXA because it uses a low level of radiation (about the same as you would get on a flight from New York to Los Angeles), but detects low levels of bone loss much better ...

A physiotherapist explains the benefits of having an early bone density scan, and how exercise can help men and menopausal women lower the risk of osteoporosis One in three women and one in five men ...

HEALTH LITERACY: Understanding osteoporosis: Causes, risk factors, and preventive strategies for bone health ...

Consider another example, Tc-99m based bone scans. These studies are often performed to diagnose bone cancer or cancer that has spread to bones. They are critical in helping guide treatment for ...

As part of this initiative, Star Health will offer free bone scans in over 46 cities across India, including Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bangalore, on October 19, 2024. These scans will be ...

Kim Kardashian recently got a body scan and posted her results to her Instagram stories, showing her bone density and how her body fat percentage changed in the past year. A body scan uses one of ...

Bone density scans revealed that children born to mothers who were given vitamin D supplements during pregnancy have greater bone mineral density in mid-childhood. Their bones contain more calcium ...