Surgery

The merits of physical therapy

(HealthDay)—You suffered an injury that has sidelined you from exercise, but you dodged a bullet—your doctor has said that you don't need surgery.

Health

The global push for paid menstrual leave

Many women have painful periods, but only a handful of countries, most of them in Asia, allow them to take time off work to recover.

Medical research

Study offers new insights into the mechanics of muscle fatigue

A study in The Journal of General Physiology examines the consequences of muscle activity with surprising results, indicating that the extracellular accumulation of potassium that occurs in working muscles is considerably ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Endometriosis a burden on women's lives

Endometriosis often takes a long time to be diagnosed and affects all areas of a women's life, a study has found.

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