Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s bones. It’s an important diagnostic tool for osteoporosis, a progressive disease in which bones become brittle and ...

Bone health often doesn’t get the attention it deserves until there’s a problem, like a fracture or persistent pain. But by ...

Bones are the foundation of your body, giving you structure and protecting your organs. But as we age, our bones can become ...

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 ...

On the T-score scale, 0 represents normal, healthy bone density of a 30-year-old person (the age of peak bone density). T-scores above 0 and slightly below 0 are within the normal range. Your score ...

Not all medications work the same in all people! You still need to get the right amount of calcium from your foods or supplements or both and also the right amount of vitamin D for the medications to ...

In the quest to age well, there are lots of boxes we should check to ensure we are, and stay, healthy from the inside out.