U of I researchers are changing the way broken bones heal by 3D printing materials to make the recovery process faster.

We explore the current guidance for osteoporosis screening in men, as well as barriers to access for both clinicians and patients.

In vertebrates, the skeleton of different regions of the body arises from different precursor cells. Researchers at the ...

Modern humans have uniquely small and flat faces, especially compared with our Neanderthal cousins' notoriously robust faces ...

Data from 300,000 births reveal how essential biological measurements are altered by carrying and delivering a baby.

The global bone grafts & substitutes market size was US$ 2.7 billion in 2021. The global bone grafts & substitutes market size is forecast to reach US$ 3.7 billion by 2030, growing at a compound ...

On March 14, 2020, Maren Morris’ “The Bones” rose a spot to No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, becoming her first leader on the list. The song, which Morris co-wrote with Laura ...

Bursae are small, fluid-filled sacs throughout the body. They typically develop where bones, tendons, and muscles rub against one another. Bursae act as cushions, helping to reduce friction and ...

In one of the first studies of its kind, a team of researchers from Keck School of Medicine of USC has found that proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone ...

Skin grafting is the transplantation of healthy skin from an animal, a human donor, or the patient’s own body to another part of his or her body where the skin is badly damaged. The procedure is ...

Meanwhile, these general guidelines can help. Diabetes impacts your body’s ability to control your blood sugar (glucose) levels. Uncontrolled blood sugar can lead to serious complications ...

"My doctor labelled me as 'overweight' and borderline 'obese.' The doctor barely looked at me before making that assessment," ...