Apr 8, 2025 · Lab tests Analyzing blood or joint fluid can help confirm the diagnosis. Blood tests. Although there's no blood test for osteoarthritis, certain tests can help rule out other causes of joint …

Aug 15, 2023 · Back pain is a common problem that many people deal with every day. Exercise often helps to ease back pain and prevent further discomfort. The following exercises stretch and …

Mar 29, 2024 · Learn about stretching, flexibility, aerobic exercise, strength training and sports nutrition.

Dec 17, 2025 · Osteoporosis affects people of all races. But women who are white or of Asian descent, especially older women who are past menopause, are at highest risk. Medicines, healthy diet and …

Mar 12, 2024 · Walking can be an ideal low-impact exercise. Get the most from your walking routine.

Everyone's body reacts differently to pregnancy. For most pregnant people who have epilepsy, the number of seizures remains about the same, or seizures become less frequent. For others, …

Apr 8, 2025 · Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It happens when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. …

Sep 20, 2025 · Laryngitis is a type of swelling called inflammation that affects the voice box. The medical name for the voice box is the larynx. The larynx can become inflamed from overuse, irritation or …

Apr 29, 2025 · The most common cause of goiters worldwide is a lack of iodine in the diet. In the United States, where the use of iodized salt is common, goiters are caused by conditions that change …

Most people exposed to the bacteria that cause cholera don't become ill and don't know they've been infected. But they can still infect others if their stool contaminates water or food. When cholera …