The bone density test your doctor forgot to order You turned 65, got your Medicare card, and scheduled your annual checkup.

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 ...

An estimated 10 million Americans aged 50 and older have osteoporosis, a condition that causes bone loss and a higher risk of fractures. Your risk of getting the disease increases as you get older, ...

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 ...

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 ...

For women, bone density can become a real issue with age, as osteoporosis weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures.

As we age, low bone density, a thinning skeleton, and the strong possibility of disabling fractures are serious realities. But diagnosed early, fragile bones and full-blown osteoporosis can be managed ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Are bone density tests recommended for older men? I will be turning 78 this year. -- P.R. ANSWER: Most guidelines do not recommend screening men for osteoporosis with bone density ...

Robyn was diagnosed with an issue affecting 1.2 million Aussies, and she's managed to recover thanks to a surprising method.