What is bone density? Put simply, it is a metric used to measure the strength of your bones – and a helpful method of assessing the potential risk of osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones and ...

Bone marrow is the deep, interior portion of your bone. Your bone marrow, which has a spongy consistency, fills the cavities inside your bones and produces blood cells. Healthy bone marrow constantly ...

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that’s common in the United States, affecting almost 20 percent of women and 5 percent of men over age 50. Osteoporosis occurs when bones are weakened by hormone shifts ...

WARNING: Some of the images in this report depict a violent, painful trend and may be hard to watch. The latest TikTok beauty trend encourages young people to strike themselves in the face with a ...

When you fracture a bone, the injury sets off a very intricate and lengthy healing process. Bones are tough, but they’re not able to heal from a fracture in a day, a week, or even a month. It takes ...

Osteosarcoma and Ewing’s sarcoma are the two most common types of childhood bone cancer. They’re rare, and when caught early, treatments can be very effective. Share on Pinterest Drazen Zigic/Getty ...

Bone broth, a nutrient-rich liquid made from simmering animal bones in water, is one of those health trends that just keeps going strong. On social media, many swear by drinking the thick, savory ...

There are two broad types of bone cancer in dogs: primary and metastatic. Primary bone cancers start in the cells within the bone. Metastatic cancers start in different tissues or organs and move to ...