The doctors and nurses at the emergency room in Jacksonville, Florida, were “perplexed,” as Dia Thomas remembers it. They believed her when she said she was in pain—imaging had revealed fractures in ...

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 ...

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs.

DexaFit Scottsdale has announced the availability of its DEXA scan service, a recognized method for measuring body ...

A medical device that gives people a clear picture of their health - and is trusted by doctors - is now available to the general public. The device can also be a starting point in the fight against ...

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 ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) In a recent episode of the global health and wellness show, Bloom, Gayle Guyardo was joined by Tami Oberbroeckling PA-C, a renowned age-management specialist and WFLA Health Advisor.

Having a quick spine check as part of a routine bone scan could uncover hidden fractures that affects millions of people.

Kim Kardashian posted the results of her recent body scan on Instagram. The scan can measure changes in body composition, or ratio of fat to muscle mass. It also assesses bone density, which can ...