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AP survey: NFL players question teams' attitudes on health

February 1, 2016

AP survey: NFL players question teams' attitudes on health

Denver Broncos defensive lineman Antonio Smith is a rarity in the NFL: He does not get injured.

Eagles manager says arthritis pills played role in Frey's death

January 21, 2016

Eagles manager says arthritis pills played role in Frey's death

Eagles rocker Glenn Frey suffered from debilitating rheumatoid arthritis for years — and died partly because of the pills he took for it, his manager said Tuesday.

Families happier with less aggressive end-of-life cancer care

January 19, 2016

Families happier with less aggressive end-of-life cancer care

Families may be more satisfied with end-of-life care for loved ones dying of cancer when treatment is focused on comfort rather than aggressive treatment and provided outside of a hospital, a U.S. study suggests.

Ticks carrying Lyme disease in almost half of US counties

January 18, 2016

Ticks carrying Lyme disease in almost half of US counties

Ticks that can spread Lyme disease now live in almost half of U.S. counties, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Drug shortages in US emergency rooms on the rise

January 15, 2016

Drug shortages in US emergency rooms on the rise

U.S. emergency rooms are increasingly running short on medications, including many that are needed for life-threatening conditions, a recent study documents.

Yoga improves balance and mobility for older people

January 15, 2016

Yoga improves balance and mobility for older people

Yoga-based exercise programs can improve mobility among people over age 60 and possibly help prevent falls by improving balance, according to a new review of existing research.

Workouts focused on motor skills may help ease lower back pain

January 15, 2016

Workouts focused on motor skills may help ease lower back pain

Reuters Health - Exercise focused on improving motor skills may work as well for easing lower back pain as other types of physical activity, a recent research review suggests.

Morphine for back pain tied to rapid changes in brain

January 13, 2016

Morphine for back pain tied to rapid changes in brain

Patients who take morphine pills for lower back pain may experience changes in the volume of the brain's gray matter in as little as a month, a small study suggests.

Exercise helps prevent low back pain

January 13, 2016

Exercise helps prevent low back pain

Back pain is common and difficult to treat, but one effective strategy to help prevent it is exercise, according to a new review.

Motion control running shoes prevent injuries in some

January 13, 2016

Motion control running shoes prevent injuries in some

Runners with flat feet or whose feet roll inward may want to invest in running shoes with motion control to help prevent injuries, according to a study from Luxembourg.