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Throbbing Knees After a Fall Hike? Why the Descent Hurts Most—and How to Protect Your Joints

Throbbing Knees After a Fall Hike? Why the Descent Hurts Most—and How to Protect Your Joints

As crisp autumn breezes arrive, more people are taking to mountain trails and park paths. But for those who rarely exercise, a sudden weekend hike...
Leg Pain Persists After Back Surgery? A 'Hidden Lesion' May Be the Culprit

Leg Pain Persists After Back Surgery? A 'Hidden Lesion' May Be the Culprit

When pain or numbness in the buttocks and legs persists after spinal surgery, it does not automatically indicate that the operation was a failure.
Knees Ache When the AC Hits You? It Might Be ‘Air-Conditioning Joint Syndrome’

Knees Ache When the AC Hits You? It Might Be ‘Air-Conditioning Joint Syndrome’

As summer heatwaves stretch on, air conditioners run continuously in homes and offices.
Spinal Fusion Through a 1-Centimeter Lens: How Single-Port Endoscopy Replaces the Large Back Incision

Spinal Fusion Through a 1-Centimeter Lens: How Single-Port Endoscopy Replaces the Large Back Incision

"They say they have to put big screws in my lower back to hold it in place, but I’m so scared I can’t bring myself to...
What Happens When You Suddenly Bend Your Back in the Morning... Can a Disc Burst?

What Happens When You Suddenly Bend Your Back in the Morning... Can a Disc Burst?

About 80% of our citizens experience severe back pain at least once in their lifetime.
The Cold Is Gone, but the Cough Has Lingered for a Month: Could It Be Asthma Even Without Shortness of Breath?

The Cold Is Gone, but the Cough Has Lingered for a Month: Could It Be Asthma Even Without Shortness of Breath?

The coughing starts without fail when a presentation runs long during a meeting. It strikes again in the cold evening...
When Tests Show Nothing Wrong: Why Children’s Stomach Pain Demands a Broader Look

When Tests Show Nothing Wrong: Why Children’s Stomach Pain Demands a Broader Look

A child complains of recurring stomach pain, yet medical tests reveal nothing unusual.
American Physician, 71, Avoids Permanent Paralysis After Emergency Spinal Surgery in South Korea

American Physician, 71, Avoids Permanent Paralysis After Emergency Spinal Surgery in South Korea

A 71-year-old American physician who had long managed chronic back pain underwent emergency spinal surgery shortly...
Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard to Catch Early—and Why Diet May Be Key

Why Pancreatic Cancer Is So Hard to Catch Early—and Why Diet May Be Key

Imagine if a simple blood test could catch pancreatic cancer early. For now, that remains an ideal rather than reality.
Suzy’s Slicked-Back Ponytail Turns Heads—Why Wearing It Too Often Can Trigger Traction Alopecia

Suzy’s Slicked-Back Ponytail Turns Heads—Why Wearing It Too Often Can Trigger Traction Alopecia

Actor and singer Suzy recently drew widespread attention with a striking new hairstyle at a pop-up event for a global...