Pim1 identified as promising therapeutic target for inflammatory arthritis treatment
The research team led by Professor Zhongyu Xie from Sun Yat-sen University revealed a new mechanism by which…
Five foods to support strong bones
“You aren’t really going to be able to build it past 30, usually, but you can preserve what’s…
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…
Ancient Bite Marks Suggest Tyrannosaurs Were Not Just Hunters
New research led by Aarhus University paleontologists overturns the image of tyrannosaurs as pure apex predators. An analysis…
Maternal antibodies provide lifelong protection against adult gum disease
Mothers provide a hidden immune legacy that protects their children’s teeth long after weaning is over. A new…
Researchers uncover new mechanism linking metabolism, immunity, and skeletal health
Obesity alters bone health not only through increased body weight but also by reshaping the bone marrow environment.…
Key gene variants tied to developmental dysplasia of the hip and osteoarthritis
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a polygenetic disorder that increases the risk of hip osteoarthritis. A…
Waist-to-height ratio outperforms BMI in predicting hypertension risk
New waist-to-height cut-offs to assess fat mass and obesity predicted the risk of hypertension better than body mass…
Alzheimer’s risk gene APOE4 impacts bone health in females
Scientists at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, along with collaborators at UC San Francisco, have discovered…
Heart health linked to higher fracture risk in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women face a high risk of bone fractures. Due to declines in estrogen levels, which can lead…
Estradiol patches as effective as injections for locally advanced prostate cancer
Hormone patches are as good at controlling locally advanced prostate cancer as the injections typically used to deliver…
Early-life PFAS exposure may hinder adolescent bone development
Early-life exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may influence how children’s bones develop during adolescence, according to new research published…