A trial by a team at the Meniscal Tear in Osteoartiritis Research found that physical therapy was just as effective as surgery for treating knee osteoarthritis and meniscal tears. For their trial, the research group gathered 351 patients from seven medical centers across the United States. In order to be eligible for the study, patients […]
Study Shows Exercise Information on Menus Can Influence Food Choices
A recent study found that participants chose healthier foods and ate less when they were presented with menus that displayed the amount of exercise needed to burn off the calories in a meal. The study was led by a graduate student at Texas Christian University, and its goal was to determine what impact exercise and […]
New Bill Would Make it Easier to Find a Licensed Doctor
A new bill making its way through the House of Representative aims to eliminate the growing consumer confusion over who is a licensed medical doctor. The bill is called the “Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2013”, and its goal is to prevent healthcare professionals from making false or deceptive claims in regards to their […]
3 Reasons why Derek Jeter Re-Fractured his Ankle
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter suffered a setback this week when re-fractured his ankle for the second time in six months. Jeter now hopes to return to the lineup after the All-Star Break. “It’s not what we wanted, that’s for sure,” said manager Joe Girardi. “I know it’s extremely disappointing for him because he’s […]
Diagnosis and Treatment of Concussions in Sports
Although an ankle or foot injury can keep you on the sidelines for months, a brain injury can impact a person’s life years after they’ve stopped playing sports. There has been ample evidence that a concussion during the adolescent years can severely impact healthy brain development, so certain protocols should always be followed when participating […]