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COVID-19 Pandemic Had Negative Impact on Bone Health in Young Adults
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 22, 2023 – The COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on bone health in young adults, according to a study published online Nov. 22 in the American Journal of Human Biology. Darina...
Peer-to-Peer E-Consults Save Money for Pediatric Trauma Patients
TUESDAY, Nov. 14, 2023 – Initial peer-to-peer e-consultations cost less than reflexive ambulance transfer in most situations for pediatric orthopedic trauma patients, according to a study published...
Baby Activity Centers Sold at Walmart Recalled Due to Injury Risk
FRIDAY, Oct. 27, 2023 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dorel Juvenile Group have announced a recall of an infant/toddler activity center due to injuries. The Cosco Jump, Spin & Play...
Higher Consumption of Coffee, Tea Linked to Lower Physical Frailty
THURSDAY, Oct. 26, 2023 – Higher consumption of coffee and tea at midlife is associated with a reduced likelihood of physical frailty in late life, according to a study recently published in the...
America's Pediatricians Offer Tips for a Safe Halloween
SUNDAY, Oct. 22, 2023 – As pint-size witches, ghosts and superheroes roam the streets on Halloween, it’s important for adults to keep their eyes on safety. “It’s always best for an adult to accom...
Pickleball Is All the Rage, Here's Tips on Preventing Injuries
MONDAY, Oct. 16, 2023 – Pickleball has become wildly popular, but that may be fueling a rise in pickleball-related injuries. “It’s quickly becoming a sport of choice for adults over the age of 50,” s...
Take These Steps to 'Fall-Proof' Your Home
SATURDAY, Sept. 30, 2023 – The risk of falls increases in older age, and along with it, the risk for serious physical or psychological damage, but there are steps people can take to help prevent...
Another School Sports Season: How to Lower Your Child's Odds for Injury
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 – Playing sports can offer a lot of benefits for kids, but it’s also important to help protect them from injuries. Parents and coaches can make a big difference in helping k...
Earthquakes Are Unpredictable: Plan Ahead to Lower the Danger
TUESDAY, Sept. 19, 2023 – When an earthquake struck the center of Morocco earlier this month, killing nearly 3,000 and injuring thousands more, no one was expecting it. That sudden rapid shaking of...
Physical Therapy Linked to Drop in Falls for Patients With Dizziness
FRIDAY, Sept. 15, 2023 – For patients presenting with dizziness, receipt of physical therapy (PT) within three months is associated with a reduced risk for subsequent falls, according to a study...
Dementia Risk Rises as Activity Rates Fall
TUESDAY, Sept. 12, 2023 – Bolstering the notion that a strong body equals a strong mind, new research indicates that the more inactive seniors are, the higher their risk for dementia. The finding...
Small Changes in Bone Mineral Density Can Reduce Hip Fracture Risk
FRIDAY, Sept. 8, 2023 – Small changes in bone mineral density (BMD) across populations can lead to a reduction in the incidence of hip fractures, according to a study published online Aug. 28 in the...
More Than One in Four Older Adults Report Falling in the Previous Year
TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2023 – More than one-quarter of older U.S. adults report falling during the previous year, according to research published in the Sept. 1 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease...
7.6 Percent of Global Population Had Osteoarthritis in 2020
TUESDAY, Aug. 22, 2023 – The global burden of osteoarthritis has increased since 1990 and is projected to continue increasing, according to a study published online Aug. 21 in The Lancet...
Why Stairs Might Be a Bigger Hazard for Young Women
FRIDAY, July 28, 2023 – When it comes to falling down stairs, young women are more prone to take a tumble than their male counterparts. According to a new study, this is because they are more likely...
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