Study finds more than 13% prevalence of low bone mineral density in younger patients with celiac disease and a rising ...
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 ...
A family history of early-onset osteoporosis and repeat or unexplained fractures is a good reason to talk to a doctor about the potential benefit of a DEXA scan at any age earlier than standard ...
For the best part of 12 months, my at-home BIA scales confidently told me that I was sitting on a lean 13% body fat. This was ...
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 ...
Low bone density is no longer a disease of the elderly. It is increasingly detected in the young adults, warning of the ...
Oct. 27 -- MONDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Wearing a cell phone on your hip may reduce bone density in an area of the pelvis commonly used for bone grafts, a new study suggests. Turkish ...
DexaFit Scottsdale has announced the availability of its DEXA scan service, a recognized method for measuring body composition and bone health, to clients in Scottsdale and nearby communities. The ...