Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA) is a radiologic study that evaluates bone density, says Dr. Jian Q. “Michael” Yu, the chief of nuclear medicine and PET at Fox Chase Cancer ...

Maintaining and even improving bone health requires a diet with sufficient calcium, protein, vitamins C, D3 and K2, and trace ...

Physician Assistant Anne Gregg with Health First is helping spotlight the overlooked risk of osteoporosis in men, urging regular screenings.

In those cases, early screening is crucial. A bone density scan, also known as a DEXA scan, is the primary screening tool for osteoporosis. While screenings typically begin around age 65, people with ...

If a doctor thinks a person may have osteoporosis or be at risk, they may recommend a bone density scan or dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) scan. These scans use an X-ray to measure ...

When osteoporosis has made your bones weak, the chances are higher that they’ll crack or break, even the bones of your spine. These spine fractures, also called vertebral compression fractures ...

Health and Human Services recommends that women 65 and older schedule a bone density test, known as a DXA, or DEXA, for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scan — a painless procedure that’s ...