Health News Archives

Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries
MRI scans show knuckle, wrist and bone damage that could develop into early osteoarthritis

Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit

Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls
Beta-alanine boosts muscle, balance, study finds

Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds

New Drug May Strengthen Women’s Bones
In study, denosumab outperformed a standard osteoporosis therapy

Vitamin K Doesn’t Slow Bone Loss
But high doses may protect against fractures, cancer, study suggests

Resistance Training Boosts Mobility in Knee Arthritis Patients
Using free weights, isometric exercise tied to overall increase in physical activity levels

Popular Supplements Don’t Work Against Arthritis: Study
But lead researcher says it's too soon to give up on glucosamine

Occupational Therapy Plus Exercise Benefits Osteoarthritis
Taking more active role in their health helps patients stave off decline, study finds

Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom
Nerve cells may help spur inflammation, study shows