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Knee pain is a common condition that can be caused by both short-term and long-term problems. Many short-term knee problems do not need any help from doctors and people can often help with their own recovery. Home remedies can also help with many of the long-term problems with knee pain

Diabetes is a disorder of blood sugar levels. There are two main types of diabetes, plus rarer forms such as diabetes that can happen during pregnancy, known as gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes results in high blood sugar levels because the body stops producing insulin, the hormone that regulates sugar

There are few topics that cause more intense feelings of revulsion than cannibalism. The consumption of another human's flesh is abhorrent, vile, and - to Western sensibilities - morally wrong. However, is cannibalism bad for your health? Although the knee-jerk reaction to eating human flesh is strong, the actual morality

Electronic cigarettes are perceived by many as an effective smoking cessation aid, and numerous studies suggest they are significantly less harmful to health than conventional cigarettes. A new study, however, claims the devices are not without risk - they could raise the risk of oral disease. Published in the journal

Diagnosing joint injuries and disease begins with a thorough medical history, physical examination, and usually X-rays. Additional tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT) also scan may be needed.

Full and partial knee replacement recovery and rehabilitation is just as important as the surgery itself. If you fail to follow recovery protocols, you may compromise your ultimate result of the surgery.

All phases of total hip replacement are important. These include hip replacement recovery, rehabilitation, anesthesia and perioperative pain management, post-operative pain management and the surgical technique.