Announcement: Bones Are Living Organs That Talk to Your Body—Here’s How

Last updated: 26/09/2026 01:26

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Bones are living tissues that continuously secrete hormones and signalling molecules—including osteocalcin—that regulate blood glucose, immune function, and brain health. This endocrine function transforms our understanding of the skeleton from inert scaffolding to a central regulatory organ. — Photo by Marta Branco on Pexels (Pexels License)

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Bones are not just rigid support—they're living organs that talk to your brain, pancreas, and immune system. New research shows the skeleton secretes hormones like osteocalcin that regulate blood sugar, immunity, and energy metabolism. This fundamentally changes how we think about skeletal health. Read the full story.

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ByProf. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD

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MD, MPH, PhD. Editor-in-Chief, Georgian Medical Journal (GMJ). Professor and Head, School of Public Health, David Tvildiani Medical University (DTMU), Tbilisi, Georgia. Chair, Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). President, Accréditation Sans Frontières (ASF), Paris. Secretary/Treasurer, UEMS Section of Public Health. WHO Consultant, Health and Migration, Geneva. Former Member, UN Secretary-General's Independent Accountability Panel for Every Woman, Every Child, Every Adolescent (IAP-EWEC, 2016–2021). ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

Announcement: Bones Are Living Organs That Talk to Your Body—Here’s How

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