Teeth are not bones; they are harder and made for chewing. Teeth are part of the digestive system, not the skeletal system. Enamel is the hardest substance in the human body and protects teeth. Teeth ...

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And they’re not just calcium and vitamin D.

Researchers have discovered a biological switch that explains why movement keeps bones strong. The protein senses physical ...