I spent a year of my life thinking that I was 13% body fat but my DEXA scan proved me wrong

For the best part of 12 months, my at-home BIA scales confidently told me that I was sitting on a lean 13% body fat. This was ...

Studio 17: Full-Body Health Insights at the Body Fat Clinic

Studio 17 is back on the go at the Body Fat Clinic with owner Bill, showcasing the clinic’s newest technology for tracking ...
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Let's be clear: Can a DEXA scan actually detect cancer?

Preparing for a medical test often triggers health anxiety, making it easy to worry about hidden conditions and care needs.
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Here’s what to expect before getting a bone density scan, experts say

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 ...
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Do You Need A DEXA Scan? Here's What Experts Say About The Now-Trendy Bone Test

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 ...

Low bone density in young adults? Signs, risks and prevention tips

Low bone density is no longer a disease of the elderly. It is increasingly detected in the young adults, warning of the ...
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5 Reasons Why You Need a Bone Density Check Before You Turn 50

When we think about health check-ups before 50, heart health, blood sugar, and cholesterol often top the list. Bone health, however, is frequently overlooked, until a fracture becomes the wake-up call ...
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Cell Phone May Reduce Bone Density in Hips

Oct. 27 -- MONDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Wearing a cell phone on your hip may reduce bone density in an area of the pelvis commonly used for bone grafts, a new study suggests. Turkish ...