What keeps bones able to remodel themselves and stay healthy? A team has discovered clues to the key function of non-collagen protein compounds and how they help bone cells react to external load. The ...

Experiments in mice and observations in humans have suggested the bone protein osteocalcin acts as a hormone regulating, among other things, metabolism, fertility, exercise capacity and acute stress.

Bones communicate in varying ways with other parts of the body. Knowable Magazine Bones: They hold us upright, protect our innards, allow us to move our limbs and generally keep us from collapsing ...

Vitamin K2 is a versatile nutrient recognized for its bone and cardiovascular health benefits. It ensures calcium reaches the ...

(THE CONVERSATION) You’ve likely heard about vitamin D’s important role in maintaining strong bones and teeth. But it also plays several other important roles to keep your body healthy – including the ...

Low physical function and lower lean body mass may put older adults at risk for greater bone loss in the year following a hip fracture, according to a new study. Investigators analyzed one-year ...

Around 500 million years ago, early vertebrates in the seas became fish, adopting an inner skeleton and a flexible spine based on a nanocmposite of fibers and mineral, known as bone material. This ...