Being proactive and following these tips could help keep your bones strong well into your golden years. Don't underestimate the power of sleep, healthy food and plenty of exercise.

Bone fractures usually heal efficiently, but in some patients this process fails, causing nonunion. A recent study identifies ...

For patients with a broken shin bone, a new generation of smart orthopedic implants is being developed that can not only monitor healing progression at the bone fracture site, but can use controlled ...

Credit: Getty Images. The most important aspects to proper diagnosis of nasal bone fractures are a detailed history and a timely examination. The nasal bones, with their central location on the face, ...

Study finds more than 13% prevalence of low bone mineral density in younger patients with celiac disease and a rising ...

That unmistakable sound of bone giving way under pressure sends immediate dread through anyone who hears it. Broken bones account for millions of medical visits annually in the United States alone, ...

In a study published in Cell Research, researchers have identified a fibrous-layer resident subpopulation of P-SSCs labeled ...

A major clinical trial has found that vitamin D supplements do not increase bone strength or prevent bone fractures in children with vitamin D deficiency. The findings challenge widely held ...

Bone density still matters. It’s the best clinical predictor we have, and it tends to peak in early adulthood, and declines with age (faster after menopause). The goal is to build what you can, and ...

Cancer treatments may impair bone architecture and mobility over time. Simple daily lifestyle measures including good ...