Dr. Troy Mensen is a family medicine doctor based in the Chicago area. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa and his doctorate at Des Moines University College of ...

Breast density is a hot topic in women's health right now thanks to a new rule from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that went into effect in September. Under the rule, all women who get a ...

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 ...

Density is a fundamental concept in chemistry that describes the relationship between mass and volume of a substance. This video offers a thorough explanation of density, its significance, and how to ...

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 ...

Having dense breasts can put women at higher risk of breast cancer and make it more difficult to spot cancer on a mammogram, but many don’t realize it’s a significant risk. Starting this week, all ...

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 ...

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 ...

Share on Pinterest The FDA will now require all mammography reports to include whether a person has breast density, which is a breast cancer risk factor. Johnny Greig/Getty Images The FDA’s new breast ...