Melatonin disruption is linked to earlier onset of osteoporosis, a new study suggests

Mid-section of a woman sat down. She has a white medical cast on her left arm which she is supporting with her right hand.

Scientists have identified a genetic cause of an extremely rare bone-weakening disease seen in young adults. Idiopathic osteoporosis is a bone disease that is estimated to affect about 0.4 people per 100,000 each year. Like the most common forms of osteoporosisit weakens people’s bones, causing them to become brittle. This increases the risk of fractures, … Read more