Bones : Science World Report

Nov 18, 2015 02:16 AM EST

Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes Increase Risk Of Bone Problems

Though obesity and type 2 diabetes negatively affect bone health, exercise can work to combat risk fracture, according to a recent study.

Nov 06, 2015 01:23 PM EST

Giant Rat Fossils Discovered, Largest To Have Existed

Researchers have found fossils belonging to the largest rats that ever lived. The fossil samples revealed evidence that these rats were ten times bigger than modern rats, according to a team of researchers from the Australian National University.

Oct 05, 2015 06:49 AM EDT

Giant Mother Lizard Reveals How Dinosaurs Lived and Grew Millions of Years Ago

Scientists have taken a closer look at the "good mother lizard," Maiasaura peelesorum, from Montana to get a better understanding of its life history.

Oct 03, 2015 07:56 PM EDT

The Dinosaur Species Maiasaura Undergoes The Largest Population Growth Study

Dinosaur species Maiasaura is said to be one of the largest groups to be studied by paleontologists. Over 50 bone samples were found and used in the study.

Sep 09, 2015 08:22 AM EDT

The Ancient Shoulder Fossil of an Ape-like Ancestor Solves the Mystery of Human Evolution

It turns out that our shoulders may be more evolved. Scientists have taken a closer look at the human shoulder in order to better understand evolution.

Jun 15, 2015 12:04 PM EDT

Here's A Potential New Treatment For Osteoporosis

Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute have developed a drug that could help to treat osteoporosis and other bone-related conditions, including diabetes and obesity through the investigation of a protein called PPARG and its effects on bone marrow stem cells.

May 19, 2015 08:30 AM EDT

Modern Humans Have Weaker and Lighter Bones Than Their Ancient Ancestors

It turns out that our modern lifestyles may have made our bones weaker. Scientists have studied the bones of hundreds of humans who lived during the past 33,000 years and found that over time, human bones became lighter and weaker.

Apr 15, 2015 04:03 PM EDT

Lifting Weights Helps Build Strong Bones: Greater Muscle Mass Linked To Better Skeletal Composition

Researchers at the University of Southamptom have found that greater muscle mass is consistently linked with healthier bones. However, fat was found to be unrelated to bone development, based on a new study published in the science journal Bone.

Feb 09, 2015 09:44 PM EST

Study Examines Geographical Information On Vitamin D Levels, Sunlight

New research published in the journal Environment International studies data on sunlight and vitamin D levels via geographical information. Researchers at the University of Exeter Medical School found that those who live closer to the coast in England get higher levels of vitamin D--a crucial compon...