The more minerals they contain, the less likely you are to break a bone. Here’s everything you need to know to prepare for a bone density scan, plus what the results mean for your health.

What Is a Bone Mineral Density Scan? The device most commonly used to screen for osteoporosis is a type of low-level X-ray known as dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).

A second measurement, known as a Z score, compares your bone density to people your own age, size and gender. The BMD test is usually recommended for women when they turn 65.

DEAR DR. ROACH: The results for my last bone density test show not only a T-score but also a Z-score. For my spine (L1 through L4), the T-score is -3.4, while the Z-score is -1.4. Can you please ...

There is a new state of the art, AI, inexpensive bone density test available in the U.S. that is standardized and not dependent on either machine or tech like the Dexa. It’s called Echolight ...

Bone density has long been relegated to the realm of the silver-haired and retired, a health metric rarely measured or researched in younger women before they hit menopause.

If you're concerned about your bone health, consider taking a bone density test. “ [It] tells you about how much bone you have and is one of the determinants of future risk for fracture,” Dr ...