Medical research

Key regulator of bone development identified

Loss of a key protein leads to defects in skeletal development including reduced bone density and a shortening of the fingers and toes—a condition known as brachydactyly. The discovery was made by researchers at Penn State ...

Medical research

A direct path for understanding and treating brittle bones

A study by researchers at Children's Hospital Boston and collaborators at other institutions has provided new insights into the means by which bone cells produce new bone in response to mechanical stresses, such as exercise. ...

Gerontology & Geriatrics

More women report hip fractures earlier in life, research finds

Older women with low bone density are more likely to experience their first hip fracture in their 60s compared to older ages, according to research being presented Sunday at ENDO 2024, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting ...

Gastroenterology

Study finds connection between gut microbiome and bone density

There is growing evidence that a relative abundance of certain gut microbes may be related to skeletal health, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology. If confirmed by additional research, the findings ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Is bone health linked to brain health?

People who have low bone density may have an increased risk of developing dementia compared to people who have higher bone density, according to a study published in Neurology. The study does not prove that low bone density ...

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