How much do you know about your bones? If you're like most Americans, the answer is likely "not much." That's because understanding bone health often only becomes a priority after problems appear — ...

The adolescent period is critical for the acquisition of peak bone mass and the establishment of enduring skeletal health. Emerging evidence suggests that body composition, particularly the interplay ...

A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland is the first to report that the fatty acid composition of blood and the enzyme activity associated with it predict the development of bone mineral ...

The composition of the skull bone is unique and plays a direct role in influencing brain health through small channels in the bone and immune cell expression pathways, reported researchers based at ...

Many people step on a scale and immediately judge their progress based on a single number. The problem is that body weight ...

Both lean and fat mass appear to affect bone mineral density (BMD) and osteoporosis risk, with the relationships varying by sex, age, and body mass index (BMI), according to study findings published ...

Millions of people each year undergo painful procedures to repair damaged or missing bone. Whether caused by injury, aging or ...