Vitamin D is the unsung hero of the vitamin world. Not only does it support immune health and keep our brains and muscles working properly, it also activates calcium to keep our bones strong and ...

A widely used blood test may reveal early shifts in bone strength long before traditional screening detects any problems.

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From strengthening the body to aging with grace, the College of Charleston has a new program aimed at promoting long-term ...

A large hospital-based cross-sectional study examined whether routinely measured serum alkaline phosphatase can indicate ...

It shows potential for early, opportunistic screening for osteoporosis without a separate bone density test, according to ...

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Why bone health matters in your 30s and 40s—and what you can do now to stay strong, active, and independent for decades to ...

Semaglutide shows potential for weight loss in older adults without harming bone density, but longer studies are essential to ...

ABC News' Becky Worley writes about her experience with elective medical tests. Becky Worley is a consumer and technology correspondent for "Good Morning America." When my 41-year-old best friend was ...

Becky Worley is a consumer and technology correspondent for "Good Morning America." When my 41-year-old best friend was dying of colon cancer, she told me she felt betrayed by her body. She was a fit ...

When we exercise, we often focus on either muscle strength, aerobic fitness or mobility, but there’s another aspect of our physical health that becomes increasingly important as we age—our bones.