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 complex interplay between adiposity, bone health and cardiometabolic risk (CMR) factors is unclear in Indian children. We aimed to investigate the mediating role of number of CMR factors on the ...

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 — ...

Human skeletal integrity is intimately linked to the balance of lean and fat mass, with metabolic disturbances such as obesity, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes exerting complex influences on ...

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 ...

LOS ALAMOS, N.M., April 2003 -- Often viewed as static support beams, human bones are in fact dynamic organs enmeshed in the network chatter--the complex information processing--that characterizes ...

Bone density scan results explain the strength of your bones and assess your risk of breaking a bone. Z-scores are used as the measure for adults under 50 and children. Share on Pinterest izusek/Getty ...

It’s common to think of your bones as solid and unchanging, but they’re composed of living tissue constantly in flux. Consider: Every year, 15% of your spine and 5% of your hips are replaced with new ...

A research team from the University of Waterloo has developed a new material that shares many of the same traits as bone tissue. Using it in 3D printers provides a new and innovative treatment option ...