Revolutionary AI Set To Predict Your Future Health With a Single Click
Bone density scans can now quickly identify an indicator of cardiovascular health risk. Thanks to artificial intelligence, we’ll soon have the ability to predict our…
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Space-Age Solution: Preventing Astronaut Bone Loss With Innovative Compound
New Research showcased the efficacy of an engineered compound in preventing bone loss in space-traveling mice. This breakthrough may offer solutions for astronauts and osteoporosis…
Osteoarthritis Breakthrough: New Therapeutic Approach Discovered
Advancements in understanding the disease could bring about a paradigm shift. For a long time, osteoarthritis was believed to stem from wear and tear in…
Beans vs. Beef: Is Reducing Red Meat Safe for Bone Health and Protein Intake?
New research demonstrated that the partial substitution of red and processed meat with pea- and fava bean–based food products ensured sufficient intake of amino acids…
Young Adults Beware: Scientists Discover That Common Weight-Loss Surgery Weakens Bones
A study published in Radiology, the journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), has revealed that a common weight-loss surgery for overweight adolescents…
Genetic Key to Short Stature: Loss of Particular Protein Causes Growth Defects in Bone Development
Scientists have found a mutation in the TMCO3 gene related to short stature in two sisters. The research demonstrated the gene’s role in bone growth…
Bone Health Alarm: Study Shows 50% Increased Risk of Hip Fracture in Vegetarians
A recent large-scale study found that vegetarians, regardless of gender, have a 50% higher risk of hip fractures than regular meat eaters. Potential causes may…
Weight-Loss Surgery’s Hidden Hazard: Weakened Bones in Teens and Young Adults
Research has found that a popular weight-loss surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, negatively impacts bone health in adolescents and young adults. Two years after surgery, although patients’…
3D Muscle Reconstruction Reveals 3.2 Million-Year-Old “Lucy” Could Stand As Erect as Modern Humans
Digital modeling of legendary fossil’s soft tissue suggests Australopithecus afarensis had powerful leg and pelvic muscles suited to tree-dwelling, but knee muscles that allowed fully…
New Study Links Low Bone Density to an Increased Risk of Dementia
According to a study recently published in the online issue of Neurology – the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology – individuals with…
A New Treatment for a Rare and Complex Cancer
Researchers have discovered a method for determining which sarcoma patients will receive the greatest benefits from a potential new treatment. Sarcoma is a rare and…
Ancient Bones Reveal Their Secrets With Cutting-Edge Hyperspectral Imaging
Protecting the cultural heritage of ancient bone artifacts is now possible. Near-infrared hyperspectral imaging and radiocarbon dating together to make the invisible visible. An innovative…
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Weaker Bones and Teeth in Adults
Research led by the University at Buffalo suggests a potential link between obstructive sleep apnea and low bone mineral density in adults. These findings hold…
Researchers Solve 80-Year-Old Vitamin D Medical Mystery That Claimed Infant Lives
Scientists at the University of East Anglia have solved a long-standing medical mystery that causes kidney damage in children and can be fatal in babies….
Faster and Safer: A New Treatment for Bone Marrow Transplant Side Effects
The new drug has been shown to be faster and has fewer negative side effects compared to the current standard treatment. A team of researchers…
Common Arthritis Treatment May Actually Accelerate Disease Progression
Two recent studies have shown that corticosteroid injections, which are commonly used to treat the pain associated with knee osteoarthritis, may actually contribute to the…
New Study Indicates This Vitamin Can Significantly Reduce Your Risk of Bone Fractures
A long-term study that analyzed the relationship between hospitalizations related to fractures and diet in nearly 1400 older women has found that vitamin K1 significantly…
Common Acne Treatment Can Have Unintended Life-Long Effects on the Skeleton
Physicians have the best intentions of treating adolescent acne with systemic antibiotics; however, long-term use can perturb the gut microbiome, leading to altered profiles of…
