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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...
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. While fans provide a gentle breeze, sitting in...
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...
MRI Shows It All—So Why Is the Doctor Asking Questions? Decoding Spinal Stenosis vs. Herniated Disks

MRI Shows It All—So Why Is the Doctor Asking Questions? Decoding Spinal Stenosis vs. Herniated Disks

An MRI scan may show both a herniated disk and spinal stenosis, but imaging alone does not dictate treatment.
Is Abstinence Harmful to Health? What Science Says About Inactivity—and Clergy

Is Abstinence Harmful to Health? What Science Says About Inactivity—and Clergy

Many couples—particularly after middle age—gradually reduce or stop sexual activity altogether, often citing busy...
Yuhan Corp. Launches Drinkable Joint Supplement 'Yuhan Chondroitin 1200'

Yuhan Corp. Launches Drinkable Joint Supplement 'Yuhan Chondroitin 1200'

Yuhan Corp. announced on Aug. 31 that it will launch "Yuhan Chondroitin 1200," a liquid joint and cartilage health...
Is Housework Hurting Your Knees? Common Movements That Accelerate Joint Wear

Is Housework Hurting Your Knees? Common Movements That Accelerate Joint Wear

Squatting to wipe the floor, kneeling to organize low cabinets, lifting heavy laundry baskets—these repetitive...
Hanmi Completes Key Phase 2 Dosing for Once-Weekly Rare Disease Drug Efpeglucagon

Hanmi Completes Key Phase 2 Dosing for Once-Weekly Rare Disease Drug Efpeglucagon

During normal digestion, dietary carbohydrates convert into glucose that circulates in the blood.
Severe MRI Findings Don’t Automatically Require Spine Surgery: 3 Factors Doctors Check First

Severe MRI Findings Don’t Automatically Require Spine Surgery: 3 Factors Doctors Check First

A patient undergoes a magnetic resonance imaging scan and is told that their spinal canal has "significantly narrowed"...
High in Protein, Low in Fat: When Eating Shrimp Requires Extra Caution

High in Protein, Low in Fat: When Eating Shrimp Requires Extra Caution

With its springy texture and mild flavor, shrimp is often the first ingredient people pick out of fried rice or pasta.