Shorter Hospital Stays, More Readmissions After Hip Replacements
2011-04-19
Many patients also discharged to skilled nursing facilities, long-term analysis of Medicare data showsContinue Reading
Health Tip: You Don't Have to Run to Get Runner's Knee
2011-04-18
Here are common contributing factorsContinue Reading
Wearing a Cast? Be Careful How You Scratch That Itch
2011-04-13
Experts advise against using pencils, other items to ease the discomfortContinue Reading
Clues to Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Humira Fails Some Patients
2011-04-12
Nearly a third develop an immune reaction to the drug that thwarts its effectiveness, study findsContinue Reading
Spinal Fusion for Scoliosis Seems Effective Years Later: Study
2011-04-10
Spines remain healthy a decade after surgery, researchers sayContinue Reading
Overall Health May Be Key to Beating Breast Cancer
2011-04-06
Poorer wellbeing linked to a 65% raised risk of death from any cause in study patientsContinue Reading
Girls in Some Sports Face Raised Risk of Stress Fractures: Study
2011-04-05
More than 8 hours a week of basketball, gymnastics or cheerleading doubled chancesContinue Reading
Exercise Is Key for People With Arthritis: Expert
2011-04-02
Too much sitting around can worsen the conditionContinue Reading
Most Americans Seem to Have Healthy Levels of Vitamin D
2011-03-30
Government study finds 8 percent deficient in needed nutrientContinue Reading
Teens' Weight Loss Surgery May Weaken Bones
2011-03-28
Benefits may still exceed risks, but experts urge caution for young patientsContinue Reading
Weaker Bones, Cellphone Use Linked in Small Study
2011-03-24
Research in 24 men found less mineral content, density in hips, but more study needed, experts sayContinue Reading
Depression May Boost Arthritis Pain
2011-03-22
Doctors should assess patient’s emotional state when treating knee osteoarthritis, researchers sayContinue Reading