From body fat to bone, experiment offers hope for 'gentle' repair of fractures
Japanese researchers are testing a surprising, minimally invasive way to repair spine fractures.
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Rare bone disorder traced to deficiency of an 'enzyme-rescue metabolite' in new study
Living cells contain a world of complex parts, which are constantly in motion. Many functions of these parts are still not fully understood, but likely harbor answers to many of our questions about how diseases work and how ...
Circadian rhythms closely tied to bone resorption but not formation, study finds
How our bodies break down and remove old and damaged bone tissue is linked to our inner circadian clock, according to a new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Sheffield.
Sep 25, 2025
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Study supports acupuncture as a safe and effective treatment for chronic low back pain in older adults
According to a recent study, older Americans with chronic low back pain who received acupuncture had greater improvement in physical function and reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed ...
Sep 12, 2025
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The human body isn't a masterpiece of design. It's a patchwork of evolutionary compromise
The human body is often described as a marvel of "perfect design": elegant, efficient and finely tuned for its purpose. Yet, when we look closer, a rather different picture emerges.
Apr 11, 2026
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Researchers uncover a key protein and a promising strategy to prevent bone damage from steroids
A new study from UC Davis Health researchers reveals a promising new way to treat various bone loss conditions, including age-related osteoporosis.
Sep 18, 2025
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People who consume ultra-processed foods have worse muscle health, study suggests
Researchers found that a diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of calorie or fat intake, physical activity or sociodemographic factors in a population ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Aspirin matches costlier blood thinners after hip and knee replacement surgery, major trial finds
Joint replacements are among the most common surgeries worldwide, and preventing blood clots is critical to recovery. A Dalhousie-led study published this month—one of the most robust of its kind to date—found that a straightforward ...
Jul 20, 2026
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AI medical imaging technology that cuts radiation by 99%
Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed a groundbreaking AI technology that reconstructs precise 3D bones and organs models from minimal X-ray images, slashing patients' radiation ...
Jul 17, 2025
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Reducing muscle protein activity strengthens bone health, study suggests
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), or "brittle bone disorder," is a connective tissue disorder that affects collagen, a protein that makes up much of the body's structure. There are more than 10 different types of OI, and while ...
Jul 22, 2026
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