Health News Archives

Hip, Knee Replacements Do Ease Symptoms
People who undergo the surgery are usually happy they did, study finds

Do Antidepressants Make Bones Brittle?
Studies suggest an increased fracture risk in people who take the medications

Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age
Study finds patients twice as likely to care for themselves, saves money in long run

Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury
They resulted in 8,000 deaths, 56,000 hospitalizations for those 65 and older, CDC reports

Stem Cells Might Treat Tough Fractures
In some cases, bones don't heal as they should, experts note

Splints as Good as Plaster Casts for Minor Fractures
But one expert says there's a hitch: Kids can take them off

Male Partner Violence Hurts Women’s Health Worldwide
WHO study finds aftereffects reverberate long after the incidents

Pain Relief for Osteoporosis Patients With Fractures
Vertebroplasty shows benefit in study of those with spinal afflictions

Minor Leg Injuries Might Boost Blood Clot Risk
Simple damage such as sprain or muscle rupture raised venous thrombosis odds, study says

Vitamin D May Curb Falls in High-Risk Older Women
Supplementation tied to a 23% reduced risk of falling in winter, spring