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 ...
Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening ...
When we think about health check-ups before 50, heart health, blood sugar, and cholesterol often top the list. Bone health, ...