People often forget what a big role knees play in mobility and everyday life ― until they start to hurt. Knee pain and injuries are…
First Person To Receive A Genetically Modified Pig Kidney Transplant Has Died
The transplant team at Massachusetts General Hospital said in a statement it was deeply saddened by Richard “Rick” Slayman’s passing and offered condolences to his…
Is Every Desk Worker Going To Have A Dowager's Hump?
Between laptops, cell phones and tablets, many people spend hundreds of hours each month hunched over and staring down at one device or another. This…
The 1 Shoe Podiatrists Say You Should Try If You’re On Your Feet A Lot
Most footwear trends come and go, but one style that’s garnered a community of lifelong enthusiasts? The ever-practical, stylish yet quirky clog. This stalwart group…
I'm A Spine Doctor. Here's 1 Thing I'd Never, Ever Do If I Had Back Pain.
An estimated 8% of American adults suffer from persistent or chronic back pain that limits their daily activities. Spine doctors have a very specific message…
Forget 10,000 Steps A Day — This Is The Number You Should Focus On Instead
How many steps have you taken today? Most of us have been confronted by that question at some point in our lives, and many of…
17 States Sue Over Rule Giving Workers Time Off For Abortions
A coalition of 17 Republican-led states lobbed a lawsuit at a federal agency Thursday over a new policy requiring employers to give time off and…
Venkata D. R. Kalli: Pioneer in AI Healthcare
Napoleon Hill once proclaimed, “Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting.” These words deeply resonate with the journey of Venkata…
Homeless And Migrant Communities Don't Get The Health Care They Need. We Can Change That.
Jacob, a young homeless man with hearing loss, recently walked into one of the free clinics that my colleagues and I had organized at his…
People Get Super Candid About How Their Sex Lives Changed After Having A Baby
Intercourse is (often) the act that brings a child into a relationship ― but once the baby arrives, couples’ sexual intimacy generally takes a backseat…