Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterized by weakened bones, making them fragile and more susceptible to fractures. This bone-thinning disorder typically progresses without symptoms until a bone fracture occurs, commonly affecting the spine, hip, and wrists. It is most prevalent among older adults, particularly postmenopausal women, due to lower estrogen levels which play a significant role in maintaining bone density. However, men and younger people can also be affected, especially if they have certain risk factors such as prolonged use of steroids, low body weight, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, or a family history of osteoporosis.
UCSF and UC Davis researchers identified a new hormone, CCN3, that strengthens bones in breastfeeding women and could treat osteoporosis and enhance fracture healing. Researchers…
Dr. Christine Swanson, MD, MCR, is investigating the link between inadequate sleep and bone disease. During the University of Colorado Department of Medicine’s annual Research…
Research presented at the 26th European Congress of Endocrinology in Stockholm suggests that measuring the total fat mass in the arms could help predict the…
Implementing community-wide simple bone-strengthening strategies, not limited to high-risk individuals, may significantly reduce hip fractures, according to a recent Australian study. Simple, community-wide strategies to…
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…
Researchers from the Victor Chang Cardiac Institute have uncovered a molecule that plays a key role in how cells detect when they are being pushed…
Space travel reduces red blood cells and bone density, however, bone marrow fat might offer a solution. Research on 14 astronauts indicates that although space…
Scientists have discovered a new way to activate G-protein coupled receptors from inside cells, a breakthrough that helps develop drugs without side effects. Have you…
The study analyzed the genetic data of nearly 34,000 people. A study led by the University of Bristol, recently published in Arthritis & Rheumatology, highlights…
Researchers discovered a novel method to activate G-protein coupled receptors from inside the cells, and it helps develop drugs without side effects. The team identified…
The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX), frequently utilized in assessing fracture risk, incorporates self-identified race and ethnicity information. However, its performance in accurately determining the…
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…
A drug has been identified by researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) that replicates the benefits of exercise on mice’s bones and muscles….
A new function for a protein that regulates osteoclasts—the cells that break down bone—has been discovered by researchers, and it may pave the way for…
Vitamin D supplements are widely prescribed and used to benefit bone health. However, definitive data on whether these supplements actually reduce bone fractures in the…
Physicians may be able to determine if menopause-related bone loss is already in progress or about to begin by measuring the level of a hormone…
Study suggests daily prune consumption may reduce osteoporosis risk after menopause. A study in postmenopausal people suggests eating nutrient-rich prunes every day may be beneficial…
Men with high levels of body fat have lower bone density and may be more likely to break a bone than those with normal levels…