If your doctor thinks you're at risk for osteoporosis, she will likely send you for a bone density test. The one most people have is a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) scan, says Dr ...

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At least 1 in 5 women older than 50 in the U.S. have osteoporosis, but many don’t realize it. Women 65 years and older should have a bone density scan to screen for osteoporosis, updated ...

A DEXA scan, historically used for bone density scanning, is also an accurate way to measure body composition, which can reveal clues about your heart health.

Now, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force has released new guidelines for getting screened. They group says all women ...

Romosozumab plus alendronate led to a greater improvement in bone strength than alendronate alone in postmenopausal women ...