Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs.

DEXA scans are all the talk in the wellness world, with tons of celebrities swearing by them in their health endeavors. If they’ve popped up in your feed, you might be asking yourself—do I need one, ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever suffered a bone-related injury like a stress fracture, you know how hard it can be to be sidelined and focused on rehab. And you’re not alone: Research suggests runners have up to a ...

A DEXA scan usually helps a doctor assess bone density. It may also have uses in determining body composition, such as the percentage of lean muscle and fat. The dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA ...

WIRED's investigation into DEXA scanning technology revealed both benefits and drawbacks of the expensive wellness trend.

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 ...

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 ...

Typically, when people say they’re trying to lose weight, what they actually mean is they’re trying change their body composition—they're trying to be leaner. A lower number on the scale could be an ...

Alma College is offering a new service that is designed to both improve community health and provide students with real-world experience they will take with them and use long after graduation. Housed ...