Varicose, Spider Veins May Be Inevitable for Some
It may seem just cosmetic, but condition can lead to more serious problems, doctor warns
full story » Falls Are Top Cause of Injury, Death Among Elderly
Not all homes are the same, but common sense measures can reduce the risk, expert says
full story » Drug Combo Improves Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Those on methotrexate-etanercept therapy 3 times less likely to have to stop working
full story » Drug May Ease Symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis
Flare-ups reduced, Italian study finds, but the trial methods are challenged
full story » Hip, Knee Replacements Do Ease Symptoms
People who undergo the surgery are usually happy they did, study finds
full story » Do Antidepressants Make Bones Brittle?
Studies suggest an increased fracture risk in people who take the medications
full story » ACL Reconstruction With Cadaver Tissue Risky in Younger Patients
Failure rate after surgery as high as 24% in middle-age patients, study shows
full story » FDA Mandates Black Box Warning for Some Antibiotics
Fluoroquinolones, which include Cipro, can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture, agency says
full story » High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hormonal effects may be to blame, researchers say
full story » Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes
full story » Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers
Surgeons group offers tips on how to be footloose and injury-free
full story » Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age
Study finds patients twice as likely to care for themselves, saves money in long run
full story » Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated
New rules called 'extensive' but not meant to crowd physicians' clinical judgment
full story » Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement
Daily dose of rivaroxaban cut risk of venous thromboembolism, study finds
full story » Heel Ultrasound Helps Detect Fracture Risk
But expert says dual-energy X-rays still gold standard for measuring bone strength
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