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Women exposed to common antibacterial chemical more likely to break a bone: First study of its kind links triclosan to human bone health
Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal
Shedding light on rhodopsin dynamics in the retina
Photoreceptor cells in our eyes can adjust to both weak and strong light levels, but we still don’t know exactly
High postural sway doubles older women’s fracture risk
Postural sway is an independent risk factor for bone fractures in postmenopausal women, according to a new study from the
People with osteoporosis should avoid spinal poses in yoga, study says
Yoga postures that flex the spine beyond its limits may raise the risk of compression fractures in people with thinning
Dry-cured ham bones — a source of heart-healthy peptides?
Drinking bone broth is a recent diet fad that proponents claim fights inflammation, eases joint pain and promotes gut health.
Small molecule plays big role in weaker bones as we age
With age, expression of a small molecule that can silence others goes way up while a key signaling molecule that
Paralyzed mice with spinal cord injury made to walk again: Small-molecule drug reactivates dormant nerve pathways; could complement regenerative strategies
Most people with spinal cord injury are paralyzed from the injury site down, even when the cord isn’t completely severed.
Gene therapy restores hand function after spinal cord injury in rats
Researchers at King’s College London have shown that rats with spinal cord injuries can re-learn skilled hand movements after being
Study with implications for opioid crisis finds opioids raise risk of fracture nonunion
Dr. Robert Zura, Professor and Chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, was part of