Even a One-Minute Run Might Help a Woman's Bones

MONDAY, July 24, 2017 -- Just a minute or two of running every day could strengthen your bones, new research suggests.

British scientists found that women who engage in "brief bursts" of any high-intensity, weight-bearing physical activity had 4 percent better bone health than their less active peers.

Fracture Risk Higher for Seniors With Diabetes

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 20, 2017 -- Seniors with type 2 diabetes may be at increased risk for fractures. And researchers think they know why.

"Fracture in older adults with type 2 diabetes is a highly important public health problem and will only increase with the aging of the population and growing epidemic of diabetes," said study author Dr. Elizabeth Samelson.

Throat Bacteria Linked to Bone and Joint Infection in Kids

TUESDAY, Sept. 5, 2017 -- The presence of a particular germ in kids' throats may also mean they have the same infection in their bones or joints, researchers report.

The new findings could lead to improved treatments for the potentially devastating and deadly infections, the researchers said.

Obese Don't Have to Lose Weight Before Joint Replacement: Study

MONDAY, July 24, 2017 -- Obese patients don't need to lose weight before undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery, a new study contends.

"Severely obese patients can benefit a lot from the surgery," said study lead author Wenjun Li, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

New Surgery May Fix Tough-to-Treat Rotator Cuff Tears

TUESDAY, July 25, 2017 -- A new surgical procedure can help people with shoulder injuries once considered beyond repair, a small new study suggests.

Out of 100 patients who had the surgery in the study, all 26 of those who had played sports before the surgery were able to play sports again afterwards. Thirty-two patients who had jobs lifting heavy workloads were able to return completely to work. Another two -- a farmer and a manual worker -- were also able to return to work, but with reduced hours and reduced workloads.

Surgery for ACL Tear Often Successful Over Long Term

FRIDAY, July 21, 2017 -- People who undergo knee surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can expect to stay active and maintain a high quality of life, researchers report.

Activity levels may decline over time, but a new study found that those who had the knee operation could usually still play sports 10 years later.