Maintaining strong bones and flexible joints is crucial for overall health, especially as we age. Bone density naturally declines over time, increasing the risk of fractures, osteoporosis, and reduced ...

While some peer-reviewed research has shown a link between drinking cola and lower bone mineral density, other studies have shown mixed results. The claim is true: Some peer-reviewed research has ...

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 ...

Plus, how to start safely.

Researchers have combined injections of a novel hydrogel with systemic osteoporosis drugs in rats, achieving rapid local increases in bone density. The results offer hope for future fracture ...

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Dairy isn’t the only food that’s good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State ...

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 ...

Millions of older women are at risk of fractures, and standard tests miss many of them. Now, researchers from Ohio University ...

The intricate relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and bone mineral density (BMD) is an area of burgeoning clinical and research interest. CKD is characterised by a progressive loss of ...

You may have heard high-impact activity – exercise such as running, jumping, football and basketball – is good at building bone density and strength. But what about when you’re standing still, lifting ...

An expert has shared a potential risk of rapid weight loss ...