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FDA offers advice on medication disposal
The site gives particular emphasis to the disposal of opioid painkillers, which can be harmful or deadly if taken by someone other than the person for whom they were prescribed. Read Summary > -
Copper, magnetic bracelets don't help arthritis pain: study
British researchers say that copper and magnetic bracelets marketed to relieve arthritis pain don't actually help improve arthritis patients' joint discomfort, stiffness, or physical function. Read Summary > -
Recovery from back pain more likely than once thought: study
According to a new study, four in 10 people who suffer from low back pain will recover within one year, a finding that refutes the common notion that long-term chronic back pain is inevitable. Read Summary > -
New anti-inflammatory drug goes to FDA
Drugmaker Nicox has submitted a new drug application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its new anti-inflammatory medication Naproxcinod as a treatment for osteoarthritis. Read Summary > -
Arnica may relieve pain
Studies suggest that Arnica, a plant found in the mountains of Europe and North America, may really work to relieve stiffness and pain. Read Summary > -
Can you do cardio with damaged knees?
A reader who has suffered an injury to his knee asks experts if it's possible to do 30-60 minutes of cardio with the limited use the injury has caused. Read Summary > -
How to call in sick without losing your job
Experts discuss the best ways to call in sick without jeopardizing your job, including how to make the call and which days of the week will arouse the most suspicion if you consistently choose them to call in sick. Read Summary > -
New Technique Improves ACL Surgery
Surgeons from the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) in New York have identified a drilling technique that improves the outcome of surgery to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee. Tears of the ACL are quite common, with between 70,000 and 80,000 reported each year in the United States. Surgeons at HSS perform more than 800 ACL surgeries each year. Read More >
