Bones communicate with the rest of the body to support overall health: Here's the science behind your skeleton

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

Study reveals how aging affects bone cell structure and function

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.
ucdavis.edu

Bone Basics: How Many Bones Are in the Human Body?

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, ...
Healthline

Why Thyroid Function Is So Important for Bone Health

Osteoporosis and thyroid disease can occur together, in part because of how important thyroid hormones are to your bone density and structure. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that affects bone mineral ...
The Conversation

Bones play an important role in our health – here’s how to keep them strong

Just as our muscles lose strength as we get older, so do our bones. This can have a serious effect on our lifestyle, and boosts risk of fractures – which are linked with an increased risk of death.