Our fat tissue could be used to make our bones regrow, with scientists successfully using adipose cells to repair spinal compression fractures. It could change how breaks are treated and improve bone strength in diseases such as osteoporosis.

Every year, nearly 10 million Americans experience a broken bone. A quarter of patients with lower leg fractures face delayed healing, and one in 10 patients will develop a nonunion, a break that requires additional major surgery to heal.

Fat tissue stem cells have shown a remarkable ability to heal spinal fractures and restore bone strength in rats. The discovery could pave the way for safer, less invasive treatments for osteoporosis and other bone diseases.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was taken out of the game against the Buffalo Bills after a brutal hit from Joey Bosa left him bloodied and on the ground. This resulted in a scoop and score for Buffalo at the start of the second half, leading to a 26-7 defeat for Pittsburgh, their third home loss.