A variety of foods, including prunes, leafy greens, seeds, and more, provide essential nutrients beyond calcium that support ...

Bone tissue is a complex structure, consisting of mineralized collagen fibers and a variety of non-collagenous proteins, including proteoglycans such as biglycan and decorin. These proteoglycans ...

Bone health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, particularly for women. Bones provide structural support, protect vital organs, and allow for mobility. However, as women age, the risk of ...

A recent study has uncovered the essential roles of two proteoglycans, biglycan and decorin, in maintaining bone mass, water retention, and bulk/in situ mechanical competence. Through the use of ...

Keeping your bones strong is more important than ever, since one in five women over 50 will develop osteoporosis, or weak and ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Because we can’t see them, ...

High blood pressure is a condition that occurs when blood flows through the arteries with more pressure than normal. High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) can be a result of age, genetics, ...