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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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DXA scans: The important bone density screening you shouldn’t delay

(BPT) – Most people have heard of osteoporosis, but many people don’t put much thought into their own bone health. However, in the United States, 54 million people age 50 and over either have or are ...
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Do You Need a DEXA Scan? Here's What Doctors Say

DEXA scans are all the talk in the wellness world, with tons of celebrities swearing by them in their health endeavors. If they’ve popped up in your feed, you might be asking yourself—do I need one, ...
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Are You Due for a Bone Density Test? See the Updated Screening Guidelines

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 ...
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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 ...

DexaFit Scottsdale Announces Availability of DEXA Scan Service Across Expanded Service Area

DexaFit Scottsdale has announced the availability of its DEXA scan service, a recognized method for measuring body ...
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Kim Kardashian shared the results of her fat loss and bone density scan — here's what to know about body composition scans

Kim Kardashian posted the results of her recent body scan on Instagram. The scan can measure changes in body composition, or ratio of fat to muscle mass. It also assesses bone density, which can ...