Orthopedics
Without bones, muscles and joints, our bodies have no shape. Support your structure, build strength and bend deep, with news and knowledge to keep you on the move.
Older, heavier? Never too late to exercise
Study finds regular, moderate exercise can reduce the risk of mobility problems in older people battling obesity.
No longer looking back
12-year-old Izzabell Frederiksen gets the news she's been waiting for: Her back surgery is a success.
More Americans are walking for exercise
It's an easy, inexpensive way to get moving and reap the health benefits, experts say.
Bringing out the inner beauty
Amid the exhausting battles, cancer patients enjoy a welcome pause to find transformation and courage in henna tattoo crowns.
Don’t let summer strain your back
All that yard work and traveling can lead to injury, so spine experts offer safety tips.
Do you know the top 10 cancer warning signs?
If you want to live a longer, healthier life, catching cancer early is key. Here's how.
Being thin could boost stress fracture risk
Researcher says less muscle mass can make leg bones more vulnerable to injury.
‘It’s not the end of the world’
For a guy who doesn’t like needles, Josh Sheldon breezed through surgery on a damaged ACL and torn meniscus.
Rheumatoid arthritis? Consider fish
Study suggests a wholesome diet that includes seafood can help reduce pain and swelling.
Smartphone users beware carpal tunnel
Maybe, especially for folks who spend more than five hours a day on their devices.
‘Your life changes in an instant’
As an EMT, Tim Hoffman was used to helping people. After a traumatic brain injury in an ambulance crash, he's now the one being helped.
Compression tights won’t trim running times
While they keep muscles from vibrating, fatigue still sets in.
