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12/01/2012 - Joint herbs challenged
Most herbal treatments for arthritis have "unconvincing" evidence in their favour, experts warn today. More
23/12/2011 - Carbon layer may aid hip replacements
A carbon layer on metal hip replacement parts could help to improve the longevity and comfort, researchers reported last night. More
16/12/2011 - Hip replacement patients benefit from exercise programme
Patients who receive exercises to increase strength and improve walking following hip replacement surgery benefit hugely, a new report has said. More
25/10/2011 - How stretching eases back-ache
Yoga or stretching classes can help relieve the misery of back-ache, researchers reported last night. More
11/10/2011 - Back pain 'epidemic' call
European specialists have called for more research into back-pain to deal with the "silent epidemic." More
31/08/2011 - Greater efforts needed to cut newborn deaths
The rate of deaths of new-born babies around the world has fallen, but more must be done, the World Health Organisation warned yesterday. More
25/05/2011 - High calcium may not protect bones
Women who increase their calcium intake may not be protecting themselves from bone fracture or osteoporosis, say researchers. More
27/04/2011 - Plasma test for knee pain
A technique used to promote healing after surgery might provide relief for knee pain, doctors believe. More
14/02/2011 - Wooden toes helped Egyptians walk
How did ancient Egyptians walk? Some used prosthetic toes, according to British researchers. More
23/11/2010 - New hope for paraplegia movement
British engineers have helped developed a revolutionary micro-device to help people with paraplegia move their legs, it was announced today. More
19/08/2010 - Mars mission faces muscle challenge
Astronauts who set out for Mars would face catastrophic wasting of their muscles, researchers have revealed. More
29/07/2010 - Grow your own joints
Doctors may one day be able to get patients who need hip and knee replacements to grow their own parts - within the body, scientists reported today. More
10/06/2010 - Genes blight sunlight boost for some
Some people are resistant to the sunlight vitamin which plays a key role in bone health, researchers revealed last night. More
07/06/2010 - Seat-belts and air-bags not safe enough
Seat-belts and air-bags in cars save lives - but also injure hundreds of drivers, a British accident specialist has warned. More
04/06/2010 - Knee op may cause phantom pain
Patients who have knee replacements may suffer from phantom pain - and this could be tackled before the operation, a British researcher has told a major European conference. More
12/05/2010 - Doubts over vit D therapy
Vitamin D has been touted as a treatment for fragile bones - but a new analysis warns it may increase the rate of injuries among the elderly. More
05/05/2010 - Osteoporosis genes uncovered
Scientists have discovered several new genes linked to osteoporosis, it was announced yesterday. More
03/03/2010 - Bone drug may help breast
Women who are taking a common drug for the health of their bones may also be enjoying unexpected protection against breast cancer, researchers revealed today. More
17/02/2010 - Malaria killed King Tut
The legendary Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen died from malaria and bone disease - not assassination, researchers revealed last night. More
25/01/2010 - Falls and fractures prevented with sunshine vitamin
Vitamin D can reduce the risk of falls among older people in hospital or nursing facilities, according to a new analysis. More
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