Implementing opportunistic computed tomography (CT) bone density screening could increase the osteoporosis screening rate, yielding a reduction in medical costs, according to a study published in the ...

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 ...

An illustration of osteoporosis. (Science Photo Library/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images) Osteoporosis occurs when the body fails to replace old bone as it is broken down. This causes bones to become ...

Updated recommendations from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommend that postmenopausal women younger than ...

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 ...

Some women sail through menopause, but many others struggle with the accompanying hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue and ...

In a recent study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, scientists investigate whether green spaces in residential areas were associated with a lower risk of incident osteoporosis and ...

With aging comes bone density loss, especially in post-menopausal women. A new study finds that supplementing with blackcurrant can ameliorate a host of conditions, including postmenopausal bone loss ...

Dairy isn't the only food that's good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The findings ...