The growing paleopathological literature shows that scurvy was not a rare problem among people living in the ancient Asia-Pacific tropics. Scurvy is increasingly identified throughout the region, ...

Bone density naturally declines with age, but for women, that process accelerates after menopause, according to Betsy Grunch, ...

Bone health rarely feels urgent in the 20s. Most people assume weak bones are a problem of old age. Yet doctors say the decline can begin much earlier, often in the early 30s.The concern is not ...

Several factors can affect how long calcium stays in your body, including how much you absorb for bone and tooth structure versus what your body eliminates.

Scientists from King's College London have found that an immune protein known for its protection against infections plays an ...

A Mediterranean diet can significantly lower the risk of hip and overall fractures, according to a major new review from the ...

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

Discover the evolutionary story behind the human chin. Learn how craniofacial changes and mandibular traits shaped this ...

The kick-off signal for puberty begins in the brain. Specifically, in the hypothalamus, where specific neurons release a hormone that activates the hypophysis, at the base of the skull, which then ...

Sometimes, the desire to improve health takes the form of big, dramatic promises. Maybe every January 1, you vow to go to the gym every single day; no more pressing snooze on your alarm clock in the ...

A new study shows that ultramarathons damage and replenish red blood cells in ways that could help treat cancer patients.

Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has commenced a comprehensive three-year study to improve detection of thoroughbred racehorse injuries. Data will be provided by horses seen at Corn ...