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 ...

DEXA scans—which stands for dual x-ray absorptiometry—measure bone density by passing a high- and low-energy x-ray beam through the body, usually in the hip and the spine, according to the CDC. They ...

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 ...

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 ...

Healthy bone mass is established with a healthy diet and weight-bearing exercise throughout your life. People reach peak bone ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Karen Tieman has broken so many bones that she's lost count. "Probably more than 15. Not all major bones, but still enough. We're talking toes, fingers, a little knuckle and pelvis ...

BMI isn't a great health indicator, because it only consists of a person's height and weight. One major issue with BMI is that it doesn't separate muscle from fat. Many doctors increasingly rely on ...

WIRED's investigation into DEXA scanning technology revealed both benefits and drawbacks of the expensive wellness trend. Reporter Boutayna Chokrane found the scans provide precise health data but ...