Preventive screenings, such as bone density tests, can help identify potential medical problems. Medicare covers some costs. Bone density tests may help prevent expensive reparative treatments.

Q: I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues. Should I still get a bone density test? A: It depends. A bone density test uses a low dose of X-rays in a quick, noninvasive way to measure the ...

Q: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? A: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s bones. It’s an ...

National News Getting a Leg Up With Bone Density Testing Newly updated guidelines can help women decide when to have a bone density tested to determine their risk of fracture and perhaps get treatment ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Osteoporosis is detected with a bone mineral density (BMD) test. (Photo: Getty Images) Preventative screenings — from mammograms ...

Question: I am 62-year-old woman who has been fairly healthy most of my life. I try to walk daily and eat right. I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues. But after my annual physical this year ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A large prospective study suggests that a routine creatinine blood test may help flag people at higher risk of osteoporosis and fractures, revealing a narrow “sweet spot” where ...

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Many women who get screened for osteoporosis may not need it, according to a study that suggests current guidelines result in unnecessary tests, costs and sometimes treatment. Osteoporosis, a loss in ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues. Should I still get a bone density test? It depends. A bone density test uses a low dose of X-rays in a quick, noninvasive way to ...