Our bones support more than just a few essential functions in the body. Not only do they provide a robust framework to hold our body upright (an incredible feat in itself!), they coordinate with our ...

When kids play, falls and bumps are bound to happen. But when that bump leads to a broken bone, it can be scary for any parent. The good news is broken bones in children often heal faster than in ...

You may think of weak bones as something only the elderly need to worry about, but by the time you turn the big 4-0, your bone density starts to decline, says Vonda Wright, M.D., a ...