When batters grip a bat, the knob often presses against the hamate bone. The bone can withstand intermittent pressure with little harm. But for hitters who swing a bat thousands of times, the bone ...

What's it like seeing sports stars play through pain in search of glory? Our reporters explain what it was like to witness ...

Bone pain after the age of 30 is often not trivial. Especially when this pain is frequent, lasts for a long time or appears with other symptoms, ignoring it can prove to be dangerous. In such a ...

It’s a training roadblock that you’ve heard, or maybe experienced, time and time again – a runner suffering from pain in their leg. Unsurprisingly, thanks to the high-impact nature of our favourite ...

Millions of Americans know the grinding reality of chronic low back pain: the morning stiffness, the careful maneuvering to tie shoes, the cancelled plans because standing or sitting too long becomes ...

Chronic pain might quietly push people toward developing high blood pressure—and the more widespread the pain, the greater the danger. A massive analysis of over 200,000 adults uncovered strong links ...

Oluseun Olufade, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at the Emory School of Medicine. The sternum protects your heart and lungs by acting as a shield in your chest.

As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

Myeloproliferative neoplasms are blood cancers that cause excess production of blood cells from myeloid stem cells. Common types include chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), polycythemia vera, essential ...