Does gut bacteria cause osteoporosis?

One of the most common forms of gut bacteria may be to blame for osteoporosis, according to new research.

Andrew Yawn-Tulane • futurity
Dec. 26, 2023 ~4 min

Sleep apnea linked to weak bones and teeth

People with obstructive sleep apnea may be at risk for low bone mineral density, which can weaken bones and teeth and is an indicator of osteoporosis.

Marcene Robinson-Buffalo • futurity
Jan. 30, 2023 ~4 min


Space experiments could shed light on osteoporosis

Researchers sent experiments to the International Space Station in order to learn more about bone density loss in space and back on Earth.

Jim Lynch-Michigan • futurity
Nov. 14, 2022 ~7 min

Bone loss meds may lower ovarian cancer risk

A medication used to prevent bone loss may help prevent ovarian cancer, a study of 50,000 women over the age of 50 shows.

U. Queensland • futurity
June 17, 2022 ~4 min

Penny-size computer monitors bone health

New ultra-thin wireless devices called osseosurface electronics that grow to the surface of the bone could one day monitor and protect bone health.

Emily Dieckman-Arizona • futurity
Nov. 22, 2021 ~6 min

Protein insight could cut osteoporosis therapy side effects

A new technique "offers potential to avoid increased fracture risks in osteoporosis patients and to maintain healthy bone for improved quality of life."

National University of Singapore • futurity
Sept. 8, 2020 ~6 min

Why cancer treatment causes bone loss

Cancer treatment with chemotherapy and radiation can cause bone loss. New research in mice uncovers why that is and how to potentially stop it.

Julia Evangelou Strait-WUSTL • futurity
Jan. 20, 2020 ~6 min

Bone ‘beams’ pave the way for 3D printing stuff that lasts

The structure of bones can help 3D printed materials stand up to more wear and tear, which could lead to stronger materials for buildings and vehicles.

Kayla Wiles-Purdue • futurity
Dec. 6, 2019 ~5 min


Too little sleep can be bad for women’s bone density

Compared to women who slept seven hours a night, women who only slept five had a difference in bone density equivalent to one year of aging.

David Hill-Buffalo • futurity
Nov. 15, 2019 ~3 min

Exercise-related hormone irisin found to target key bone cells

Scientists have discovered that irisin, a hormone released by muscles during exercise, directly acts on key regulatory cells that control the breakdown and formation of bone.

Richard Saltus • harvard
Dec. 14, 2018 ~5 min

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