Learn about the importance of bone density tests in assessing bone health and preventing fractures. Discover when to consider getting tested and how to maintain strong bones through lifestyle changes ...

Plenty of lifestyle and health factors can put you on a fast track to osteoporosis.

Why might you have a bone marrow test? You have a bone marrow test to check whether there are cancer cells in your bone marrow. Bone marrow is spongy tissue and fluid that is inside your bones. It ...

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 ...