Researchers have figured out what drove a mysterious outbreak of tuberculosis affecting the bones.

New research with primates provides evidence that "evidence of reproduction is 'written in the bones' for life.'"

A close look at the skeletons of hoppy rodents called jerboas suggests their bones overshot the optimum amount of fusing.

Playing sports like basketball or soccer is better long-term for the bones of young athletes than sports like running, cycling, or swimming, a study shows.

An extinct reptile's oddly shaped chompers and bones suggest some creatures and plants bounced back quickly after a mass extinction.

New research in mice indicates that people with Down syndrome have a higher risk of bone fractures that don't heal.

Currently in development for implants, a new lab-made cartilage gel may be better than the real thing for relief from stiff, achy knees.

The remains of a mother mammoth and her calf discovered in New Mexico is among the best evidence for humans settling in North America earlier than thought.

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

Bone density loss is a problem for astronauts on long space flights. A new kind of lettuce astronauts could grow in space might solve the problem.