Muscle cells play a vital role in repairing fractured bones
Bone healing is a complex process that depends on the coordinated activity of many different cell types. While…
Patient suffers spinal fracture amid Waitākere Hospital staffing shortages
Bethell believed the incident could have been avoided had her team been fully staffed and able to check…
Scientists discover how vitamin K pathway regulates bone remodeling
Bone is continuously renewed through a process known as bone remodeling, in which osteoblasts (bone-forming cells) build new…
Calcium and vitamin D supplements show limited fracture prevention benefits
Calcium, vitamin D, or combined supplements offer little to no clinically meaningful benefit on fracture and fall prevention…
Large GLP-1 Drug Review Takes Closer Look at Risks, Rewards
Moderate- to high-quality evidence from an umbrella review on non-cardiometabolic outcomes reinforced links between GLP-1 therapies and risks…
Scientists put forward a new theory of brain development
Your brain begins as a single cell. When all is said and done, it will house an incredibly…
Heavy coffee drinking may weaken bone density in older women
A decade-long study of postmenopausal women suggests tea may offer modest bone benefits, while very high coffee intake…
Routine blood test may flag hidden osteoporosis risk, study finds
Common blood test results may offer an early clue to bone loss, suggesting that alkaline phosphatase levels could…
Scientists uncover genetic components linked to bone density in young people
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed important genetic components that affect bone density in children and…
Skin-inspired sensor revolutionizes musculoskeletal monitoring
As wearable health monitoring advances, the demand for flexible pressure sensors that combine high sensitivity, full-range linearity, and…
Yogurt’s impact on bone health falls short of fracture protection, review finds
Although yogurt is often praised for its nutrient profile, this review reveals that its real-world impact on adult…