An excellent new tool that uses a technology called microindentation can measure the health of bone tissue directly and safely. Bone fractures are the bane of people with unhealthy or fragile bones.

Our bones often become less dense as we age, which can lead to osteoporosis and potentially to fractures, should bone loss continue. Women who are past menopause are at greatest risk for osteoporosis, ...

Calcium supplementation in young adults can significantly improve bone mass, offering a potential new window for intervention to prevent osteoporosis, according to a review published today in eLife.

LOS ANGELES — A radiology-based measure of obesity more closely aligns with comorbidity risks than body mass index (BMI), according to a large retrospective study. "BMI is a flawed measurement of ...

Share on Pinterest Could a commonly prescribed thyroid drug lead to bone loss? Image credit. Willie B. Thomas/Getty Images. Levothyroxine is a frequently prescribed drug in the United States, ...

Medically reviewed by Mallory Christopherson DC, FMT, CSCS Increasing your calcium intake, supplementing with vitamin D, and doing resistance training builds bone density.Postmenopausal people and ...

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 ...

Researchers estimate chewable supplements reduced the risk of bone fractures by 10% in one year for some participantsGiving ...

It’s no secret that being active and participating in sports benefits bone health; however, certain sports can have a greater influence than others.¹, ² Maintaining and preserving healthy bone mass ...