In my time as a sports dietitian, I have consistently argued that understanding bone health—and the factors that contribute ...

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs.

A biopsy is the only test that can confirm a cancer diagnosis. However, before doctors conduct a biopsy, they may take a person’s medical history, perform a physical exam, and order various imaging ...

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 ...

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that’s common in the United States, affecting almost 20 percent of women and 5 percent of men over age 50. Osteoporosis occurs when bones are weakened by hormone shifts ...

Today’s 6 in the City segment features host Stephanie McCoy and Dr. Joshua June of the Great Lakes Center of Rheumatology. Dr. June explains the importance of bone density scans as we age, just like ...