Research based on the longitudinal Dunedin Study suggests a history of childhood fractures could predict adult risk. The knowledge could lead to better awareness and prevention strategies.
A capsular spacecraft, similar to this, will bring Crew Dragon into space.
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Teriparatide is an injectable drug to treat severe osteoporosis, a condition where mineral loss causes the bones to become brittle and to fracture easily.
Having a bad posture is believed to be one of the contributing factors of postural hunchback.
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If you don’t alternate your posture at work, the stiffness can build, making it harder to straighten your spine. This can contribute to developing a hunched back.
Your bones are cleverer, and more complex, than you might think.
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A protein with a bone-protective effect could help in the development of more powerful treatments for osteoporosis and other bone diseases, an international team of scientists has reported. The protein…