A recent discovery could transform our understanding of bone health maintenance and pave the way for potential treatments for ...

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From nutrient absorption to hormone balance and immune control the gut quietly influences the strength of the skeletal system ...

Physician-scientist Nancy Lane says you have to understand a disease before you can intervene.“Research really allows us to ...

From 1990 to 2021, the global burden of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) among postmenopausal women (PMW) grew significantly, and 2045 projections indicate this trend will continue, according to a ...

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs offer crucial support for those unable to work due to severe medical conditions.

USC researchers have uncovered a hidden driver behind the early and severe onset of Alzheimer's in people with Down syndrome: iron overload in the brain. Their study revealed that individuals with ...

Objective The aim of this study was to assess longitudinal trajectories of skeletal maturation to determine if children exhibit periods of rapid maturation during normal childhood and adolescence.