Bones broken in a skiing accident usually heal on their own. But if the break is too severe or a bone tumor needs to be removed, surgeons insert an implant that enables the bone to grow back together.

When a bone break is too severe to heal on its own, surgeons often rely on grafts or rigid metal implants — but both come ...

Lasers cut precisely and without contact—ideal for surgery. The problem is that in hard tissues such as bone, they are too ...

A bone-like composite developed at EPFL uses naturally occurring enzymes to accelerate mineralization through an ...

Infected bone defects arise in conditions such as osteomyelitis and post-traumatic bone infections, where microbial persistence and immune imbalance prevent effective healing.

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 ...

Why Bone Fractures Are Increasing. You likely have, at the very least, known someone who has broken a bone in their lifetime. While these experiences can range from childhood acci ...