Researchers in Sweden have engineered a cell-free cartilage scaffold that can guide the body to rebuild damaged bone. By removing the cells but preserving the structure and natural growth signals, the ...

Bone density might not be the first thing you think about when you hit the gym, but it’s one of the most important markers of long-term health. It plays a major role in how strong your bones are and ...

SARASOTA, Fla. — As players ramp up during spring training, injuries such as pulled hamstrings, oblique strains and any arm injury for pitchers are a regular part of the process. But the injury that’s ...

In just the past couple of days, three of MLB’s most prominent players—five-time All-Star Francisco Lindor of the Mets, two-time All-Star Corbin Carroll of the Diamondbacks and budding star Jackson ...

When you think about building strong bones, an image of someone sipping on a tall glass of milk might come to mind. We’ve been trained since childhood to equate calcium with skeletal strength, and ...

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 ...

Researchers have discovered a biological switch that explains why movement keeps bones strong. The protein senses physical activity and pushes bone marrow stem cells to build bone instead of storing ...

As a registered dietitian, I’m no stranger to food trends, and I usually meet them with a mix of curiosity and skepticism—I’ve been known to try a few myself (like drinking olive oil every day). But ...

When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the occupants of danger. But imagine if the device could transform into something ...

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer focusing on all things health and wellness. She has over 10 years of experience in health journalism, and though she has written about pretty much every health topic ...