Plenty of lifestyle and health factors can put you on a fast track to osteoporosis.

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 ...

Over 60 and facing more medical tests? This simple guide explains common scans and checks, helping you understand what ...

You turned 65, got your Medicare card, and scheduled your annual checkup. But there’s a screening many doctors forget to mention, even though every woman 65 and older should have one. The bone density ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. November 10, 2021 Add ...

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 ...

Why might you have a bone marrow test? You have a bone marrow test to check whether there are cancer cells in your bone marrow. Bone marrow is spongy tissue and fluid that is inside your bones. It ...

Doctors can often spot bone cancer as ragged or hollow areas on an X-ray. While X-rays are usually a reliable first test, a doctor will typically need a bone biopsy to confirm a diagnosis. An X-ray ...

New study reveals that a cone-beam CT scan provides a clearer view of the bone following plate surgery, outperforming the current method ...

Preventive screenings, such as bone density tests, can help identify potential medical problems. Medicare covers some costs. Bone density tests may help prevent expensive reparative treatments.