On the T-score scale, 0 represents normal, healthy bone density of a 30-year-old person (the age of peak bone density). T-scores above 0 and slightly below 0 are within the normal range. Your score ...

Osteoporosis is typically treated with orally administered drugs, which may take up to a year to have a noticeable effect. A ...

NASA astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, have been stuck on the International Space Center for almost 8 months.

“Our findings suggest that injectable hydrogels with localized anti-catabolic drug delivery can complement systemic ...

The common bone density test is called a DEXA. It's a long table. You lie down on it, usually fully clothed. Nothing hurts. There's nothing stuck into you. A machine arm goes over your spine ...

Women 65 years and older should have a bone density scan to screen for osteoporosis, updated guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend. Osteoporosis is often described as ...

Bone health is vital at every stage of life, but it becomes especially critical as we age. Our bones provide structure, protect vital organs, and enable movement, influencing our overall well-being.

Studies show that hydrogel injections alone can double or triple local bone density. The most significant effect was seen in ...

The long-acting progestogen injectable contraceptives depot medroxyprogesterone acetate and norethisterone enanthate have been found to adversely affect bone mineral density in adult premenopausal ...