Why Baby Bones Need Phosphate More Than Extra Vitamin D
Scientists studied newborn rats to understand how phosphate (a mineral in our bodies) affects bone growth and strength. They tested what happens when babies …
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New Ways Doctors Are Treating Rickets in Kids
Rickets is a bone disease that affects children worldwide, making their bones weak and soft because their bodies aren't properly using calcium and phosphate. …
Read MoreWhy People With a Rare Bone Disease Get Unexpected Fractures
Hypophosphatasia is a rare genetic condition that affects how bones form and stay strong. People with this disease have low levels of an important enzyme …
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