BONEJOINTSMUSCLES:Doing Prescribed Exercises May Help Relieve Arthritis Pain: Adhering to recommended routine reduced aches, boosted strength, researchers found

Calcium Supplements Linked to Boost in Heart Attack Risk: People should get needed mineral through their diet, researchers say

Research Illuminates How the Human Neck Developed: Using genetics, scientists discovered anatomical changes that helped the brain advance in people

Scientists Use Stem Cells to Help Rabbits Grow New Joints: Animals were up and hopping again within weeks, but experts say human trials still far off

New Data Supports Link Between Diabetes Drugs, Fractures: Avandia, Actos increase chances of broken bones in older men and women, study shows

Knee, Hip Replacements May Aid Weight Loss: Study: Healthier lifestyle may be an added bonus for patients following joint surgery, researcher suggests

Anesthesia's Role in Hip, Knee Replacement Infections Studied: Greater risk noted in patients who had general versus spinal/epidural method, researchers say

Could Drinking Help Thwart Rheumatoid Arthritis?: Early study suggests it might, but that's no reason to imbibe heavily, experts say

In Conversation, People's Brains Can Mirror Each Other: Study found neural patterns were most similar when people really 'got' each other

Study Explores Links Between Obesity and Chronic Pain: Finding suggests connection to family history and frame of mind

Docs May Be Slow to Diagnose Arthritis of Back, Study Suggests: As first step, radiofrequency denervation would slash costs, researchers say

Not Every ACL Tear Needs Early Surgery, Study Suggests: One expert says treatment of the common knee injury is best decided case-by-case

Parents Can Help Limit Kids' Exposure to Medical Imaging: Expert advises asking some questions before allowing X-rays or CT scans

Simple Tool May Predict Athlete's Risk for Ligament Injury: In-office test for ACL tear as accurate as more expensive methods, researchers say

Knee Replacements Can Fail for Various Reasons, Expert Says: Implants vulnerable to friction, infection, instability, fracture and stiffness, specialist warns

Those To-Die-For High Heels May Alter Anatomy: Calf muscle shortens and Achilles tendon thickens over time, study finds

Arthroscopic Hip Surgery May Help Athletes Get Back to Play: Minimally invasive procedure lets young people return to competitive-level sports, study found

Health Tip: Preventing Osteoporosis: Eat a healthy diet and get enough exercise

Coping Therapies Unlikely to Ease Kids' Stem Cell Treatment: Study: Massage, relaxation intervention produced no significant benefits, researchers say

New Guidelines Urge Use of MRI Over CT Scan in Stroke Patients: American Academy of Neurology now says diffusion MRI best for detecting blockage

Wrist Fractures May Open Door to Disability in Older Women: More needs to be done to prevent this common injury, researchers advise

Tai Chi and Qigong Offer Many Health Benefits: Review: Eastern 'exercises' may aid heart, immune system, balance, bone health and quality of life, researchers say