It's no coincidence that our bodies feel a little creakier as we age. The trillions of cells that make up our skeleton age too, and some change in ways that weaken the very structure of our bones.

Each year, doctors treat more than 6 million bone fractures in the United States. And while it takes only a few seconds for a ...

Ageing is a complex and multifaceted process, resulting in functional decline and heightened vulnerability to diseases across various organ systems and tissues. Notably, the immune and skeletal ...

Bone density loss is a major concern for astronauts in space, largely due to altered mechanical stimuli in microgravity. These changes are thought to impact bone cells by directly affecting ...

Whether you are a competitive athlete or an older adult, strong bones are essential—not only for movement, but also for overall health. Now, a new study has shed new light on how our bones are ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Creatine, particularly when combined with resistance training, ...

Restoring SNAP23 or replenishing these vesicles shows promise for improving bone health in SMA. Weak bones in people with ...

Researchers recently developed a bone marrow model to study how the body generates cells. Interestingly, this model is the first of its kind to be developed entirely from human cells. Not only can ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Because we can’t see them, ...

Diabetes affects millions worldwide, causing both nerve and metabolic complications. A recent study suggests that diabetic nerve damage may also lead to impaired bone health. Using a mouse model of ...

Typically, bone marrow research relies heavily on animal models and oversimplified cell cultures in the laboratory. Now, researchers from the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel and ...

Your daily lifestyle – what you eat, level of activity – can influence bone strength more than you realise. Dr Sood shares 5 ...