(Natural News) As many as 6.3 million cases of bone fracture are reported in the U.S. annually. While the body usually begins to repair itself within minutes of a fracture’s occurrence, that process can sometimes be impaired. This can result in debilitating injuries. As a way to address the latter, surgeons at the University of […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Duke University and Sweden’s Lund University have found that humans may be able to regrow cartilage in the joints. In a study published in the journal Science Advances, the researchers identified a mechanism for innate cartilage repair similar to that used by salamanders to regenerate limbs. This mechanism appears to be more active in the ankles and […]

(Natural News) An osteochondral defect refers to a focal area of damage that affects the cartilage as well as the bone under it. It is usually caused by trauma, articular inflammation or articular deterioration. Because of the poor regenerative ability of articular cartilage, osteochondral defects are tricky to deal with. Modern treatment strategies for osteochondral […]

(Natural News) The longjack plant (Eurycoma longifolia), also known as tongkat ali, is a popular herbal remedy in Southeast Asia. It is used to address a wide variety of common ailments, such as fevers, bacterial infections and erectile dysfunction. Tongkat ali also has a reputation as an “anti-aging” herb and adaptogen that improves mood and energy levels, increases libido […]

(Natural News) Broken bones take long periods of time to heal because growing new tissue requires a lot of energy. Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have come up with a way to supercharge the regeneration process: a citrate-based biomaterial that provides stem cells with the energy boost they need. Citrate is naturally found in bones and citrus […]

(Natural News) Bone fractures often heal by themselves, but they must be set properly and constantly tended to. That said, hastening the healing process would bring about plenty of benefits, ranging from minimized discomfort to reduced risk of further injury. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine discussed how the aqueous […]