A sweat-sensing skin patch that connects wirelessly with a smartphone may soon be able to track health during exercise and warn against dehydration . In a new study of 21 healthy volunteers, the soft...
Here's what you need to know. 1. Mr. Reid sustained the injury on the Nov. 20, 2016 game against the New England Patriots. His surgery took place Nov. 22, 2016. 2. Dr. McAdams is an orthopedic surgeon...
In a randomized trial of patients who underwent total knee replacement as a treatment for osteoarthritis, a group program of strengthening and aerobic exercises was not better at alleviating long-term...
As concerns for the health of current and former players in the National Football League have been mounting, a new report explores the importance of players receiving health care free from conflicts o...
An already available drug can help patients get back on their feet more rapidly after a hip fracture , according to an international study published in the Journal of Bone Joint Surgery . The results...
Osteoporosis is a progressive disease in which bones become weaker and more likely to break. New research suggests hormone therapy may improve bone health in women at risk of the disease. Women at ris...
In Cell and associated journals, 24 research studies from the landmark BLUEPRINT project and IHEC consortia reveal how variation in blood cells' characteristics and numbers can affect a person's risk...
Although poorly understood, injury and illness are known to spark the transition of heart cells into bone. Breaking research shows how this process may occur and investigates interventions that might...
A team of Cambridge researchers led by scientists at the Babraham Institute have discovered the hidden connections in our genomes that contribute to common diseases. Using a pioneering technique devel...
It is well known that individuals who are unfit are at substantially greater risk for lifestyle-related diseases and premature death. Despite its high value in assessment of risk, fitness is not routi...
