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October 24, 2015

More than 2 in 100 Americans have new hips, knees

It's not just grandma with a new hip and your uncle with a new knee.

October 24, 2015

US FDA approves 'Star Wars' robotic arm for amputees

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a robotic arm for amputees that is named for the "Star Wars" character Luke Skywalker and can perform multiple, simultaneous movements, a huge advance over the metal hook currently in use.

October 24, 2015

Researchers use nanotechnology to engineer ACL replacements

One of the most devastating knee injuries both professional and recreational athletes can endure is a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).

October 24, 2015

Scientists use lab-grown cartilage to reconstruct cancer patients’ noses

Researchers in Switzerland have successfully reconstructed the noses of five skin cancer patients – using cartilage grown from the patients’ very own tissue.

October 24, 2015

Which state has the highest death rate from injuries?

West Virginia is the state with the highest rate of death from injuries, such as those sustained in car crashes, falls, fires and drug overdoses, while New York has the lowest rate, according to a new report.

October 24, 2015

New 'smart' running shoes could help prevent injury

Running shoes may soon be smart enough to tell their wearers how to improve their technique, which could prevent injuries. 

October 24, 2015

Indoor pesticide exposure tied to childhood cancers

A new analysis of existing research finds that kids exposed to pesticides indoors are at higher risk for childhood cancers.

October 24, 2015

Hospital workers often transfer germs when removing gloves, gowns

Florescent lotion and black light revealed that health care workers often contaminate their skin and clothing while removing their protective gear, researchers say.

October 24, 2015

Super Bowl XLVIII athletes may face increased injury risk in cold temperatures

It’s the first time the Super Bowl will be played outside in a cold climate – and it could be tough going for the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. Doctors say a player’s odds of getting hurt increase significantly as temperatures drop.

October 24, 2015

Burned Ukrainian boy regains ability to walk after treatments in US

Ihor Lakatosh struggles to describe his life before the surgeries, when his severe burns went untreated for years in his native Ukraine, leaving him with one arm fused to his body, unable to walk and abandoned by his mother.