Bones sometimes retain the memory of our environment. Researchers have just discovered that our skeletons could be marked by an invisible pollution: microplastics. These tiny fragments, ...

A team from Cornell University has discovered that seemingly unimportant parts of the micro-structure of bone are actually critical to their ability to withstand long-term wear and tear (PNAS ...

Osteoporosis is characterized by a weakening of bones, and as of now, there's no known treatment. But a recent study might ...

Collagen is the main protein our bodies use to give our bones, skin, ligaments, and tendons their structure and shape.

Our bodies produce less collagen as we age. Therefore, collagen supplements may improve signs of aging like wrinkles, bone ...

Some dinosaurs were so big the ground would have shaken while they walked. But how did they carry such massive loads? Dinosaurs likely had a different bone structure to mammals and birds that was ...

A mammoth bone structure discovered at a Russian dig site called Kostenski 11 has been radiocarbon-dated and found to be more than 20,000 years old -- potentially classifying it as the oldest circular ...

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 ...

While a plant-based diet may be associated with lower bone mineral density and increased fracture risk, there might be a way to counteract that: pumping iron. New Austrian research shows that vegans ...