Doctors can often spot bone cancer as ragged or hollow areas on an X-ray. While X-rays are usually a reliable first test, a doctor will typically need a bone biopsy to confirm a diagnosis. An X-ray ...

(BPT) – Most people have heard of osteoporosis, but many people don’t put much thought into their own bone health. However, in the United States, 54 million people age 50 and over either have or are ...

FLINT, MI -- The focus of a federal trial tied to the Flint water crisis is shifting from the role two consultants played in the man-made emergency to the level of lead found in the bones of city ...

When Debra cracked both a tooth and a bone in her foot in the same year, she thought something was not right. But it wasn't until she sought help from her doctor for brain fog and tiredness due to ...

Medicare covers bone density scans once every 2 years or more frequently if medically necessary. If you meet eligibility requirements and use a facility that accepts Medicare, there are no ...

In my time as a sports dietitian, I have consistently argued that understanding bone health—and the factors that contribute ...

Sarcomas are a rare group of cancers that begin in the bones or soft tissues of the body. In other words, sarcoma is a term used to describe bone cancer and cancers that develop in the connective ...

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