Do Vitamin D Supplements Improve Muscle Health?
Vitamin D supplementation does not have beneficial effects on muscle function, strength, or mass, according to an analysis of all available data from relevant randomized…
Bones
Research Yields New Insights on the Genetics of Height
A study published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research points to genes and gene pathways that are strong candidates to influence the genetic regulation of…
New Research Links Kidney Stones With Bone Problems
In an analysis of nationwide data from the Veterans Health Administration, approximately one-quarter of individuals with kidney stones had a diagnosis of osteoporosis or bone…
Sweet Coating for Sour Bones: Bridge-Burning Coating for Bone Implants
Osteoporosis is a leading global health challenge. Besides its own adverse effects, it also impairs the function of bone implants — normally made of a…
Bones & DNA Tell the Story of Three African Slaves During Spanish Colonialism
Despite the infamy of the transatlantic slave trade, scientific research has yet to fully explore the history of the enslaved Africans brought into Latin America….
Drinking Alcohol Weakens Bones of People Living With HIV
For people living with HIV, any level of alcohol consumption is associated with lower levels of a protein involved in bone formation, raising the risk…
Unexplained Low Back Pain May Be Caused by ‘Swiss Cheese’ Bones
Age-related changes to the cartilaginous tissue of the spine could invite painful nerve growth, say researchers. In experiments with genetically engineered and old mice, Johns…
Bone Structure Discovery Inspires More Durable, Lightweight Airplane Wings
Cornell researchers have made a new discovery about how seemingly minor aspects of the internal structure of bone can be strengthened to withstand repeated wear…
Helping Injured Pigeons Fly Again With Dog and Sheep Bones
Sheep and dog bones can be whittled into orthopedic pins that stabilize pigeons’ fractured wings, helping the fractures to heal properly without follow-up surgery. Researchers…
Warning: Exercising While Dieting Could Be Bad for Your Bones
UNC School of Medicine’s Maya Styner, MD, led research showing that the combination of cutting calories and exercising can make bones smaller and more fragile…
How to Keep Your Bones Strong at Every Age
Falling may be painful, especially if the landing is less than graceful. Even a few steps out the front door can carry with them the…
Obesity Alters the Long-Term Fitness of Bone Marrow Cells
New research published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine highlights the pernicious effect of obesity on the long-term health of blood-making stem cells (hematopoietic stem…
UCSD Researchers Use Adenosine to Command Stem Cells to Build New Bone
A team of scientists from UC San Diego have discovered an easy and efficient way to coax human pluripotent stem cells to regenerate bone tissue…
Protein NELL-1 Stimulates Significant Bone Growth
In a newly published study, scientists from UCLA reveal that the protein NELL-1 stimulates significant bone formation through the regenerative ability of stem cells. These…
NASA Scientists Share Microgravity Bone Research
At this year’s American Society for Bone and Mineral Research conference, NASA scientists shared what they’ve learned from a half century of related space flight…
MIT Engineers Develop Coated Tissue Scaffolds That Help Stimulate New Bone Growth
Chemical engineers from MIT have developed coated tissue scaffolds that help the body grow new bone to repair injuries or congenital defects. MIT chemical engineers…
Engineered Coating for Implants Reduces the Risk of Complications
As hip and knee replacements become more common, so too does the risk of complications for those patients, including the risk of premature failure. Engineers…
Coronacollina Acula, Oldest Organism with Skeleton Discovered
Paleontologists found the remains of what appears to be the oldest animal with a Skeleton. Scientists believe the organism, Coronacollina acula, lived on the seafloor…