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 ...

The following is a response to Froma Harrop's March 20 column, "Expensive care that hurts patients," which lists many possible opportunities to reduce the cost of health care. She suggests that one ...

Vitamin D3 plus calcium offers no overall bone or muscle benefit in adolescents with perinatal HIV infection but appears to increase lumbar spine bone density in those with vitamin D insufficiency.

Bone loss in patients with kidney stone disease, particularly in men, has been underappreciated in clinical practice, according to investigators. Many patients with kidney stones concurrently have or ...

Ozempic and other weight loss drugs are all the rage right now. However, some of the effects may not be the best for your health. A new study confirmed that people using these drugs may experience ...

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 ...

You might already enjoy this as part of your morning routine. Here's why researchers say it's "one simple way" to boost your ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large prospective study suggests that a routine creatinine blood test may help flag people at higher risk of osteoporosis and fractures, revealing a narrow “sweet spot” where ...

Breakthrough Research on Osteoporosis Millions of women experience pain and frequent fractures due to weakened bones after ...