{
  "id": 20183481,
  "title": "A common osteoporosis drug blocked spinal damage in a surprising new study",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/a-common-osteoporosis-drug-blocked-spinal-damage-in-a-surprising-new-20183481",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-11-15T14:03:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ScienceDaily",
    "slug": "sciencedaily",
    "url": "https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/11/261113232105.htm"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Scientists have uncovered a surprising genetic connection to spinal degeneration and found that an existing osteoporosis drug can prevent damaging mineral buildup in zebrafish spines. The discovery could pave the way for new treatments that slow or prevent a major cause of chronic back pain.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}