Are you due for a bone density test? The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced updated osteoporosis screening guidelines on January 14, 2025. Women 65 years or older, or postmenopausal women ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Bone density isn’t just ...

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

It’s common to think of your bones as solid and unchanging, but they’re composed of living tissue constantly in flux. Consider: Every year, 15% of your spine and 5% of your hips are replaced with new ...

Once bone density is lost, it cannot typically be rebuilt, but you may be able to prevent further loss. Calcium and vitamin D, along with exercise and managing medications, are important for bone ...

Increasing your calcium intake, supplementing with vitamin D, and doing resistance training builds bone density.

Bone health may not be something you think about every day, but it's silently working behind the scenes to keep you strong and supported from the inside out. Below, experts explain why it’s important ...