Kisspeptin, a naturally-occurring hormone, has been found to increase the activity of bone-forming cells in the body for the first time. The discovery has led to hopes that the hormone could be a ...

Strong bones not only fend off osteoporosis and debilitating injuries, but they can also improve your metabolism, brain ...

Each year, doctors treat more than 6 million bone fractures in the United States. And while it takes only a few seconds for a ...

Bone health reflects a balance between bone formation and resorption, influenced by genetics, nutrition, hormonal status and mechanical loading. Physical activity provides mechanical stimuli that ...

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A social media trend has people “pounding the stairs” to support bone health.Experts say the ...

Myelosuppression is when bone marrow can't make enough blood cells. Treatment depends on the cause. Chemotherapy can cause myelosuppression by hurting stem cells. Myelosuppression can lead to issues ...

Osteopenia is a common but often overlooked condition that causes bones to become less dense and more fragile. Because it ...

Bone may seem as if it's a hard, lifeless structure, but now the cells living within have been imaged in unprecedented detail, thanks to an innovative imaging method developed at the Garvan Institute ...

A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that the bone mineral density at the femoral neck decreased, but the structural properties were maintained or even slightly improved ...

Bone health is quickly becoming the latest wellness movement—and it's about time. Strong bones are essential for staying active and independent as we age, yet most of us stop thinking about them after ...

According to a recent study at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, the impacts of everyday physical activity do not attenuate the accelerated hormonal bone loss that occurs during menopause.