Study Explores Links Between Obesity and Chronic Pain
Finding suggests connection to family history and frame of mind
full story » Docs May Be Slow to Diagnose Arthritis of Back, Study Suggests
As first step, radiofrequency denervation would slash costs, researchers say
full story » Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests
One expert says treatment of the common knee injury is best decided case-by-case
full story » Simple Tool May Predict Athlete's Risk for Ligament Injury
In-office test for ACL tear as accurate as more expensive methods, researchers say
full story » Those To-Die-For High Heels May Alter Anatomy
Calf muscle shortens and Achilles tendon thickens over time, study finds
full story » Knee Replacements Can Fail for Various Reasons, Expert Says
Implants vulnerable to friction, infection, instability, fracture and stiffness, specialist warns
full story » Arthroscopic Hip Surgery May Help Athletes Get Back to Play
Minimally invasive procedure lets young people return to competitive-level sports, study found
full story » Wrist Fractures May Open Door to Disability in Older Women
More needs to be done to prevent this common injury, researchers advise
full story » Tai Chi and Qigong Offer Many Health Benefits: Review
Eastern 'exercises' may aid heart, immune system, balance, bone health and quality of life, researchers say
full story » Glucosamine Ineffective for Lower Back Pain Linked to Arthritis
Study finds it's no better than placebo in relieving discomfort or boosting quality of life
full story » Vaccines Don't Appear to Increase Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Findings challenge common myth about the illness, researchers say
full story » Key-Hole Surgery for Knee Injury Doesn't Lower Arthritis Risk
Arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn ligament or injured cartilage doesn't prevent joint disease, study shows
full story » Exercise OK for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Review
Moderate-intensity aerobics safe, beneficial in those with stable disease, experts say
full story » Bone-Building Pills Appear to Lower Invasive Breast Cancer Risk
Two new studies show a possible link, although not direct cause-and-effect
full story » Soccer Safety Not Just for the Pros
Even amateurs need to prepare before playing to avoid injury, experts say
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