After a fracture, your bone needs to rebuild. A healthy, well-balanced diet rich in key nutrients can help speed that up. You don't need to take supplements unless your doctor recommends it. They ...

The word osteomalacia means “soft bones.” The condition keeps your bones from mineralizing, or hardening, as they should. That makes them weak and more likely to bend and break. Only adults have it.

Anthea Levi is a registered dietitian (RD) and reporter with more than 6 years of experience writing for major health outlets including Health magazine, BuzzFeed, Eat This, Not That!, and Livestrong.

Periodontitis is common in aging populations and linked to systemic diseases, yet its impact on skeletal muscle is unclear. Here, the authors show that increased gingiva-derived activin A in ...

A swollen collarbone or a lump on your collarbone may be cause for concern. This may indicate injury, infection, or a more serious condition. The collarbone is a long, thin bone that connects your ...