Z-scores compare a person’s bone density to others of the same age, sex, and size, helping doctors determine if bone density is typical for that demographic. Healthcare professionals commonly use DEXA ...

Doctors use bone density testing to determine the strength of a person’s bones. These tests can show if someone has low bone density and may be at risk of osteoporosis. Doctors can use various methods ...

Bone density scan results explain the strength of your bones and assess your risk of breaking a bone. Z-scores are used as the measure for adults under 50 and children. Share on Pinterest izusek/Getty ...

Doctors share how to the bottom of this elusive metric.

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 ...

You might think of osteoporosis and low bone density as things only women of a certain age need to worry about, but the truth is that bone health is really best thought of as a long game. Just like a ...