A cube of healthy bone is anything but solid. Inside it, countless tiny channels carry fluid and help cells move, feed, and ...

When a bone break is too severe to heal on its own, surgeons often rely on grafts or rigid metal implants — but both come ...

An illustration of osteoporosis. (Science Photo Library/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images) Research points to a key ...

ETH researchers have developed a novel hydrogel consisting mainly of water and a polymer network. Using laser light, the researchers can very quickly solidify the hydrogel into a material with ...

Taking collagen supplements regularly supports bone and muscle health in adults, improving strength and quality of life.

A new study explores the potential of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) antagonists in restoring defective mandibular bone repair in mouse models of osteochondrodysplasia, a group of genetic ...

Gain-of-function mutations in fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) genes are known to cause a range of skeletal disorders, such as craniosynostosis and chondrodysplasia, which severely affect ...

Smoking does more than damage lungs. Orthopaedic expert warns that it can slow bone healing, raise the risk of fractures and complicate recovery after surgeries like knee and hip replacements. No ...

After my mom’s osteoporosis diagnosis scared the hell out of me, I went down a research rabbit hole that honestly kept me up at night for weeks. Most people are still using bone health strategies from ...

We always put a lot of emphasis on vitamins and their importance but often miss out on minerals. They’re the micronutrients ...