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 ...

A biopsy is the only test that can confirm a cancer diagnosis. However, before doctors conduct a biopsy, they may take a person’s medical history, perform a physical exam, and order various imaging ...

Question: I am 62-year-old woman who has been fairly healthy most of my life. I try to walk daily and eat right. I’ve never had a fracture or bone health issues. But after my annual physical this year ...

As we enter our 50s, it's time to reassess our intake of calcium, which helps mitigate bone loss, and vitamin D, which helps us absorb calcium. A new study from Flinders University offers insight into ...

Bionano Genomics, Inc. announced a groundbreaking study published in Modern Pathology, which highlights the effectiveness of optical genome mapping (OGM) in detecting bone and soft tissue tumors. This ...

Primary bone lymphoma is a rare subtype of lymphoma that starts in the bone marrow and affects the skeletal system. Chronic pain is the most common symptom. Treatment typically includes chemotherapy ...

Leukemia is a type of cancer that starts in immature blood cells in the bone marrow. Doctors typically use blood tests alongside other medical tools to diagnose leukemia. Most leukemias begin in cells ...

Tumor marker blood tests may help inform various aspects of cancer care, including diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and outlook. However, they’re often not the only diagnostic tests used. If ...

Just days after their laboratories were devastated by an Iranian missile attack, Profs. Liran Shlush and Amos Tanay of the Weizmann Institute of Science have published a landmark study that could ...