Metabolic bone disease is a term that describes a range of conditions characterised by alterations in bone turnover, mass, and mineral homeostasis. Common examples include osteoporosis and Paget’s ...

Osteoporosis — a significant drop in bone density — can lead to fractures and disability if left untreated. Here are ways to ...

AstraZeneca has reported positive results from the efzimfotase alfa Phase III clinical trial programme for hypophosphatasia ...

A systematic review and meta-analysis has found that bisphosphonates—medicines commonly used to treat osteoporosis—may offer short-term pain relief for people with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS ...

Osteoporosis is a common skeletal disorder characterized by excessive bone loss, leading to increased fragility and an increased risk of fractures. Osteoclasts, the bone-resorbing cells, are widely ...

A transformative study has uncovered the pivotal role of the protein Naked cuticle homolog 2 (NKD2) in regulating the differentiation of bone-forming osteoblasts and bone-resorbing osteoclasts. This ...

Dairy isn't the only food that's good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The findings ...

The FDA approved the oral retinoid palovarotene (Sohonos) for treating abnormal bone growth associated with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), drugmaker Ipsen announced on Wednesday.

Metabolism is the essential bodily process of creating energy from food. Food consists of nutrients that the chemicals of the digestive system break down into sugars and acids for fuel. Metabolic ...

Metabolism is more than burning calories. UAB experts explain how metabolism develops from before birth through older ...

A new study suggests a widely used bone hormone could help relieve chronic back pain in an unexpected way. Instead of just ...