Humans May Possess Ability to Regrow Cartilage

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2019 -- Humans may lack the salamander skill of regrowing a limb, but a new study suggests they do have some capacity to restore cartilage in their joints.

The findings run counter to a widely held belief: Because the cartilage cushioning your joints lacks its own blood supply, your body can't repair damage from an injury or the wear-and-tear of aging.

'Smartphone Slouching' More Serious Than It Sounds

WEDNESDAY, Oct. 9, 2019 -- The health risks that spring from poor posture while using mobile devices don't concern many Americans, a new survey finds.

But maybe it should.

Is Partial Hip Replacement Often the Better Option?

THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2019 -- In recent years, the number of U.S. adults getting total hip replacements -- meaning both a new ball and joint socket -- following a hip fracture has soared to an estimated 500,000 annually.

That's nearly three times the rate at which these adults undergo a partial hip replacement, which only replaces the ball of the hip joint.

For This Mom, Rare Bone Disease Is a Family Affair

FRIDAY, Sept. 13, 2019 -- Most people expect some risk in activities like mountain biking or rollerblading, but few would expect to end up in the emergency room with a broken thigh bone from doing a squat.

That's exactly what happened to Rachael Jones, 39, who was just trying to stay in shape, despite having a lifelong genetic illness.

How to Keep Your Bones Strong and Prevent Fractures

THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2019 -- If you're a young adult, start thinking about your bone health, an expert advises.

Most people reach peak bone mass -- the strongest bones they'll ever have -- between 25 and 30 years of age, according to Dr. Philip Bosha, a physician with Penn State Sports Medicine in State College, Pa.

Backpacks Shouldn't Be a Back-to-School Burden on Health

SATURDAY, Aug. 24, 2019 -- Books, tablets, lunch: Stuff can really start to weigh heavily in your kid's school backpack.

And so experts at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) are offering tips on backpack safety to parents as a new school year begins.