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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face higher fracture rates, yet bone health has been overlooked until now. A groundbreaking study co-led by Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers is changing that by listening to what communities actually need.
Health Canada just approved two affordable biosimilar drugs that treat osteoporosis and bone damage from cancer. Millions of patients could soon access life-changing bone treatments at lower costs.
Researchers discovered how bones detect movement and stay strong, opening the door to drugs that could protect fragile bones in people unable to exercise. The breakthrough could help millions facing osteoporosis and age-related bone loss.
German and Chinese researchers identified a cell receptor that strengthens bones in mice, potentially offering the first way to reverse osteoporosis rather than just slow it. The breakthrough could transform treatment for millions living with weakened bones.
Researchers at McGill University discovered a molecular switch in brown fat that burns calories and could lead to new treatments for bone disease. The breakthrough reveals how glycerol activates a hidden energy system that also affects bone strength.
Scientists in China developed a targeted nanotherapy that reduced bone cancer tumors by 94% while relieving pain and restoring damaged bone in mice. The breakthrough treatment disrupts the dangerous communication between tumors and nerves that fuels both cancer growth and chronic pain.
Senator Oluremi Tinubu is rallying nations to invest in science-backed health systems and collaborative solutions. Her World Health Day message champions the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental wellbeing.
After nearly 12 months of disputes, Tasmania's health workers suspended 127 work bans following breakthrough negotiations with the government. About 4,000 allied health workers could soon see better pay and conditions matching what police received.
Researchers discovered how a molecule called glycerol activates brown fat to burn energy and strengthen bones, offering hope for patients with rare bone disorders. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments that help restore healthy bone formation.
Scientists discovered that a common bone hormone can ease chronic back pain by stopping pain-sensing nerves from growing into damaged spine areas. The breakthrough could lead to treatments that target the root cause of pain, not just symptoms.
A new comprehensive guide shows organizations how to secure funding for Mental Health First Aid programs, making mental health education more accessible to communities nationwide. The step-by-step resource covers everything from finding grants to writing winning applications.
Swedish researchers have created a universal cartilage graft that helps bones heal themselves without triggering immune rejection. The breakthrough could help over two million people worldwide who need bone transplants each year.
Researchers at King's College London discovered that protein from wool can regrow bone better than current medical materials. The breakthrough could make bone repair cheaper, more effective, and more sustainable.
A breakthrough discovery reveals that widely available diabetes medications could help people with serious mental illness live significantly longer by addressing their greatest health threat. These patients typically lose 5 to 25 years of life to heart disease and metabolic conditions.
German researchers discovered a way to strengthen bones weakened by osteoporosis, offering hope to more than 200 million people worldwide. A compound called AP503 significantly increased bone strength in both healthy and osteoporotic mice.
Researchers discovered a receptor that could rebuild weakened bones in people with osteoporosis, not just slow the disease. Early tests show the treatment dramatically strengthened bones in mice, offering hope for millions suffering painful fractures.
German researchers discovered a receptor that could reverse bone loss in millions of osteoporosis patients. The compound strengthens both bones and muscles in aging adults.
Six health champions from five continents received top global honors for bringing lifesaving care to the world's most underserved communities. Their work proves that innovation and compassion can transform health systems from the ground up.
Morocco just strengthened healthcare access across three continents by signing cooperation agreements with Indonesia, Libya, and Latvia. The partnerships aim to expand universal health coverage and medical innovation for millions.
Three new VA studies bring hope to thousands of Veterans, from cutting suicide risk during military transition to potential HIV breakthroughs and unexpected diabetes drug benefits. Each discovery opens doors to better, longer lives.
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