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, ...

A bone-like composite developed at EPFL uses naturally occurring enzymes to accelerate mineralization through an ...

AIIMS Delhi performed its first Auditory Brainstem Implant (ABI) on a toddler deafened by meningitis. After 18 months of therapy, he is now hearing sounds, marking a breakthrough for complex cases.

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a common post-surgery condition where bone abnormally forms within soft tissues. A new study out of Mass General Brigham assesses the viability of a simple blood test ...

Researchers uncover a redox-regulated mechanism that determines whether bone fractures heal or progress to nonunion ...

Age estimation is a crucial component of human identification in forensic science. It has a vital role in forensic anthropology, including examinations of skeletal remains, disaster victim ...

Bone health relies on a balance between osteoblasts (builders) and osteoclasts (recyclers). Peak bone mass occurs in early adulthood; deficiencies during this window amplify fracture risks later in ...

Tissue engineering creates living substitutes to repair damaged body parts. Patient-specific methods can be costly, slow, and unreliable. A better approach uses special cell lines to produce tissue ...

A decade-long study of older women found that tea drinkers had slightly stronger bones, while moderate coffee drinking caused no harm. Heavy coffee intake—over five cups a day—was linked to lower bone ...

“Cottage cheese is an excellent source of protein and calcium,” says Dr. Wiznia. It also contains selenium, a trace mineral that plays a role in maintaining bone mineral density, per research in the ...

Bone density refers to how much calcium and other minerals make up your bones. When your bones have more minerals, they have a higher bone density, meaning they're stronger and less likely to break.

Minecraft players can get bone meal from bone blocks, bones, by using the composter block, killing fish, or trading with a wandering trader. Breaking down bones and bone blocks in a crafting table ...