The periosteum is a membranous tissue that covers the surfaces of your bones. The only areas it doesn’t cover are those surrounded by cartilage and where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. The ...

Bones form the scaffolding that hold the body together and allow it to move. They also help protect vital organs, store minerals, and provide an environment for creating bone marrow. By adulthood, ...

Researchers from Ocean University of China and Qilu Hospital of Shandong University have developed nacre-derived biphasic ...

Most people would be happy to get rid of excess body fat. Even better: Trade the spare tire for something useful — say, better-functioning knees or hips, or a fix for an ailing heart or a broken bone.