Certain types of birth control methods have been associated with reduced bone mineral density. The risk may be greater in people who start taking them during adolescence. Birth control medications ...

New research uncovers how the Clec14a protein in capillary endothelial cells controls bone growth and maturation, revealing a key mechanism in skeletal development. Study: Type-H endothelial cell ...

It might be hard to believe when you're being jabbed from the inside by a pointy elbow or when a little bottom is pushing on your bladder that your baby's bones are still soft, flexible, and a long ...

A newly discovered receptor switch that boosts bone growth could transform how we treat osteoporosis, by stimulating the body’s own bone-building machinery using a targeted drug and even mechanical ...

Normal, regulated growth of skeletal bones is a crucial part of the growth of mammals. This is a complex process involving the growth of cartilaginous cells or chondrocytes, their transformation into ...

A recent study identifies Neural EGFL-like 2 (NELL2), a secreted protein, as a key regulator of bone homeostasis, offering potential therapeutic applications for osteoporosis. NELL2 promotes ...