Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines ...

Q I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Eve Glazier, M.D., MBA, is an internist and associate professor of medicine at UCLA Health.

Question: I am 62-year-old woman who has been fairly healthy most of my life. I try to walk daily and eat right. I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues. But after my annual physical this year ...

Osteoporosis, often called a 'silent disease,' may show no apparent symptoms. Recognizing early warning signs can lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment to prevent bone loss and fractures. Jump to ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: The results for my last bone density test show not only a T-score but also a Z-score. For my spine (L1 through L4), the T-score is -3.4, while the Z-score is -1.4. Can you please ...

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Medicare covers bone density scans once every 2 years or more frequently if medically necessary. If you meet eligibility requirements and use a facility that accepts Medicare, there are no ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

Increasing your calcium intake, supplementing with vitamin D, and doing resistance training builds bone density.