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Having psoriasis increases the likelihood that you will develop osteoporosis. Here’s what you can do to lower your risk.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that all women age 65 and older get screened for osteoporosis with a bone mineral density (BMD) test.

You’ve just been diagnosed with osteoporosis and you aren’t sure what other tests to have besides the DXA. It’s a good idea to have blood and urine tests to check for mineral and vitamin metabolism problems, among others, and to check for secondary m...