Football at the college-level is associated with increased blood pressure and changes in size, shape, structure and function of the heart, especially among linemen, according to a new study published...
Here are four points: 1. The two organizations said the partnership has allowed them to offer patients increased access. 2. Northwest Sports Network offers various services, including concussion manag...
Here's what you need to know. 1. Dr. Shapiro is an orthopedic surgeon at the Rochester, Minn.-based Rochester Clinic. He is speaking on the different sources and types of stem cells. 2. His presentati...
A study, involving almost 200,000 participants, finds that individuals who have back pain are more likely to also experience a range of mental health issues. Knowing about these links could form a mor...
In a recent study, a simple exercise program carried out at home improved dialysis patients' walking performance and quality of life. The findings appear in the Journal of the American Society of Neph...
In BMJ Case Reports , doctors are warning of the dangers associated with injecting natural oils to improve muscle definition following a serious complication experienced by an amateur bodybuilder. The...
Fewer than 5 percent of cases of Alzheimer's disease have a clear genetic cause, making it hard to predict who will develop the devastating brain-wasting disorder. There is an urgent need to develop b...
Lupus affects around 1.5 million people in the United States and more than 5 million people worldwide. Around 90 percent of people with lupus are women. Lupus is not a deadly disease. With proper trea...
A growing body of research continues to raise concerns about the effects of head trauma sustained while participating in popular contact sports, particularly football. But this may not be confined to...
Most people are familiar with the bruising, discoloration, and swelling that occurs with a blow to muscles and soft tissue. However, what people may not realize is that bones can also become bruised....
