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Your knee's built-in shock absorbers are designed to take a beating. But an everyday motion can result in a tear or other damage to the meniscus. When the happens, what should you do?

Ankle injuries are common in sports and everyday life. Here's how to know if yours is a sprain or break.

The excruciating pain caused by a kidney stone can occur suddenly. Learn about how they form, personal risk factors and treatment options.

Bill McWhite was vacationing along the Texas Gulf Coast — a time a person would traditionally be relaxing — when his body let him do anything but unwind.

Duane Kostman was planning to fill a bird feeder in his yard. It’s something he does often, but this time the peaceful pastime took a painful turn. Duane slipped and fell — hard. 

The spine is susceptible to arthritis because of its range of motion. But not everyone who has arthritis has symptoms or needs treatment. Learn how being active can keep the pain away.

Mammograms have been saving lives since the 1970s but aren't the only breast cancer screening option. Learn about newer advanced technologies and which option may be best for you.

You know something is going on with your kneecap if it slips to the side, either due to an injury or an activity as simple as standing up from a chair. Learn more about kneecap dislocation.

It was science meeting faith for Kurt Jacobson, who could forgo traditional chemotherapy for his cancer thanks to new targeted therapy treatment.

Lily Gersemehl is always on the move — running, climbing and dancing her way through life. Perhaps she’s making up for lost time after being born with hip dysplasia.