New Knees, Hips May Also Help the Heart
2014-03-11
Joint replacement might boost physical activity in arthritis patients, study author saysContinue Reading
Knee Pain May Not Be Helped by Glucosamine
2014-03-11
Popular supplement did not reduce cartilage damage or improve joint function in studyContinue Reading
Will You Need Knee Replacement? Maybe Your Hand Can Tell You
2014-03-07
Study suggests a link between length of ring, index fingers and chances of eventual surgeryContinue Reading
For Many College Athletes, the Payoff Is Lifelong Disabilities: Study
2014-03-05
They were more likely to have physical and emotional problems later in life than non-athletes, researchers foundContinue Reading
Tarantula Venom Has Painkiller Potential: Study
2014-02-25
Spider toxins could be used to develop safe, effective medicines, researchers sayContinue Reading
Walking May Help Older Men Sidestep Hip Fractures
2014-02-21
Even when the pace was relaxed, long-term study found benefitsContinue Reading
After Hip Fracture, Home Exercise Program May Boost Recovery
2014-02-18
Study looked at older patients who’d already received traditional rehabContinue Reading
Heavy Kids May Suffer Worse Elbow Fractures
2014-02-18
Study found they were more likely to have complex ‘type-3’ breaks than normal-weight kidsContinue Reading
Ovary Removal Might Raise Odds for Bone Loss, Heart Disease
2014-02-14
Doctors should assess overall risks in premenopausal women, study suggestsContinue Reading
Restless Sleep Linked to Widespread Pain in Older Adults
2014-02-13
Anxiety, memory problems and poor health also play a role, study suggestsContinue Reading
‘House’ TV Series Leads to Real-Life Diagnosis
2014-02-06
Doctors realized patient’s mysterious symptoms resembled those of a character on the medical dramaContinue Reading
Shoulder Replacement May Help for Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
2014-01-30
Study found that surgery to relieve pain and stiffness held up for a decadeContinue Reading
Sleep Apnea Common After Spinal Cord Injury, Study Finds
2014-01-28
Injured patients should undergo evaluation for diagnosis of the breathing disorder, researchers sayContinue Reading
Falls Top Car Crashes as Leading Cause of U.S. Spinal Injuries
2014-01-28
Rates rising fastest among seniors, study findsContinue Reading