Bone mineral density refers to the amount of minerals, namely calcium, in your bones. The bone density test is important for people who are at risk for osteoporosis. The bone density test is also ...

Reducing circulating estrogen levels increases osteoclast activity and, therefore, bone loss. 9 Not only is the balance of osteoblasts and osteoclasts altered, but the microenvironment of the ...

A new discovery has shed new light on the crucial role of the CD47 protein in bone fracture healing. Scientists have ...

The following is a summary of “Trabecular texture and paraspinal muscle characteristics for prediction of first vertebral ...

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

A team of biomedical engineers at the Blue Marble Space Institute of Science working with a team of bio-scientist colleagues from NASA Ames Research Center, both in the U.S., has found that test mice ...

Researchers have found that proteins and pathways involved in inflammation are associated with changes in bone mineral density (BMD) over time. The research, could potentially lead to the ...

Later puberty in young men is linked to lower bone volume and lean mass, but a healthier body composition. Earlier puberty ...

How well do injection protocols affect the progression of osteoporosis in bone? A new study from a group of Swiss researchers ...

Osteoporosis occurs when bone mineral density and bone mass drop significantly, resulting in weaker bones, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Disease.

Our bones support more than just a few essential functions in the body. Not only do they provide a robust framework to hold our body upright (an incredible feat in itself!), they coordinate with ...