As we age, low bone density, a thinning skeleton, and the strong possibility of disabling fractures are serious realities. But diagnosed early, fragile bones and full-blown osteoporosis can be managed ...

Dear Doctors: I just turned 65, and my doctor wants me to have a bone density test. What is it, and how does it work? Dear Reader: A bone mineral density test, or BMD, measures the strength of one’s ...

Dear Doctor: Are there any benefits to testosterone therapy for older men who have osteoporosis of the spine and hip? I understand that it comes with an increased chance of prostate cancer. Dear ...