New U.S. data shows male patients and those with medical comorbidities face significantly higher 90-day readmission and in-hospital mortality rates following nonelective total hip arthroplasty for hip ...

When used with the companion app, the smart belt automatically alerts caregivers when a fall or impact is detected.

Harvard Health experts say seniors over 65 can reduce fall risk with the following practices. Keep reading to find what they are.

You know what they say: "You are what you eat.” And while that’s generally true, it’s especially true when it comes to your ...

A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Aging is encouraging folks to switch up their diet and get active in order ...

Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look ...

The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine in March appointed Kristina Newport, MD, as chief medical officer for the organization. Dr. Newport currently serves as chief of palliative care ...

The sit-to-stand (or STS) test simply measures how many times you can stand up from a sitting position within 30 seconds. The quicker you can do it, the higher the level of your health in many ways ...

There are a lot of important aspects when it comes to recovery after surgery, especially a major one such as hip replacement ...

Total hip replacement is a relatively new procedure in cats, despite the procedure having been successfully performed in dogs for decades. 1 Recently, the Veterinary Referral Center of Central Oregon ...

In the ruins of a health-care system, many medical facilities have become graveyards. Doctors continue to deliver lifesaving care—but they risk their own lives in the process.

Common symptoms of knee arthritis include joint pain, reduced movement, and difficulty walking. Find out how you can ...