Our fat tissue could be used to make our bones regrow, with scientists successfully using adipose cells to repair spinal compression fractures. It could change how breaks are treated and improve bone ...

Award was granted to Kelsey H. Collins, PhD, for her research on the role of fat tissue as a key contributor to ...

You’ve heard it since childhood. Drink your milk for strong bones. The calcium connection is practically common knowledge at this point. But what if you’ve been missing half the story? The truth about ...

Taking collagen supplements regularly supports bone and muscle health in adults, improving strength and quality of life.

When we think about body fat, most of us focus on what we see in the mirror, the soft tissue we can pinch on our arms or waist. However, not all fat is created equal. Your body stores fat in two very ...

We are all creatures of habit, tending to follow whatever routine seems the most doable. We forget that this scenario also applies to exercise, which can leave the body out of balance.

The health consequences of excess visceral fat tissue are well known. But there is another type of fat accumulation in the body that increases the risk for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.

Bone health relies on a balance between osteoblasts (builders) and osteoclasts (recyclers). Peak bone mass occurs in early adulthood; deficiencies during this window amplify fracture risks later in ...