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Could Sleeping Stem Cells Hold Key to Treatment of Aggressive Blood Cancer?
Scientists studying an
aggressive form of leukemia
have discovered that rather
than displacing healthy stem
cells in the bone marrow as
... > full story
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Accelerated Aging of Bones
Researchers have shown that
deficiencies in vitamin D --
the sunshine vitamin --
accelerates the aging of
bone, reducing the quality
and making it more
... > full story
Reversal Cells May Tip the Balance Between Bone Formation and Resorption in Health and Disease
By analyzing biopsy
specimens from patients with
postmenopausal osteoporosis
and primary
hyperparathyroidism,
... > full story
Researchers Coax Clays to Make Human Bone
Whether damaged by injury,
disease or age, your body as
an adult can't create
entirely new bone, but maybe
science can. Researchers are
making strides in tissue
engineering, designing
... > full story
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Researchers Find Home of Best Stem Cells for Bone Marrow Transplants
August 1, 2013 — Researchers have revealed the location of human blood stem cells that may improve bone marrow transplants. The best stem cells are at the ends of the ... > full story -
Calcium Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease and Death in Patients With Kidney Disease
July 19, 2013 — Kidney patients who take calcium supplements to lower their phosphorus levels may be at a 22 percent higher risk of death than those who take other non-calcium based treatments, according to a new ... > full story -
What Are Fructooligosaccharides and How Do They Provide Digestive, Immunity and Bone Health Benefits?
July 16, 2013 — New research has focused on the health benefits of short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS), which are low-calorie, non-digestible carbohydrates that can improve food taste and texture while aiding ... > full story -
Fat in Organs and Blood May Increase Risk of Osteoporosis
July 16, 2013 — A new study has found that obese people with higher levels of fat in their liver, muscle tissue and blood also have higher amounts of fat in their bone marrow, putting them at risk for ... > full story -
Calcium and Vitamin D Help Hormones Help Bones
June 26, 2013 — Should women take calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause for bone health? Recommendations conflict, and opinions are strong. But now, an analysis from the major Women's Health Initiative ... > full story -
Timing of Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation May Affect How Bone Adapts to Exercise
June 18, 2013 — Taking calcium and vitamin D before exercise may influence how bones adapt to exercise, according to a new ... > full story -
Excessive Salt Consumption Appears to Be Bad for Your Bones
June 17, 2013 — A high-salt diet raises a woman’s risk of breaking a bone after menopause, no matter what her bone density is, according to a new ... > full story -
Insulin Resistance Linked to Weaker Bones
June 17, 2013 — Reduced effectiveness of the hormone insulin, or insulin resistance, is associated with weakened bones, a clinical study ... > full story -
Findings May Help Overcome Hurdle to Successful Bone Marrow Transplantation
May 28, 2013 — Blood diseases such as leukemia, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplasia can develop from abnormal bone marrow cells and a dysfunctional bone marrow microenvironment that surrounds these cells. ... > full story -
Calcium Supplements Linked to Longer Lifespans in Women
May 22, 2013 — Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer, according to a recent ... > full story
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