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Should you get a bone density scan before age 65?

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Routine bone density scans, known as DEXA scans, are generally recommended beginning at age 65 ...
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Your guide to decoding bone density scans

Bone density scans, often called DEXA scans, measure how strong your bones are and help detect risks for osteoporosis and fractures. They provide T-scores and Z-scores, which compare your bone density ...