Lead accumulation in the tibia is associated with treatment-resistant hypertension, new research shows. Investigators tested lead levels in the blood, tibias, and patellae of 475 adult men, 97 with ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I injured my left shin by impact two years and one month ago, and to my astonishment, it still hurts on a diminished but regular basis. I had an X-ray, vein test, nerve test and, ...

Shin splints, or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), are a stress injury to the shinbone (tibia) from overuse. Common causes include sudden increases in training, improper footwear, and ...

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the major ligaments of the knee. A ligament is a strong band of tissue. Your ACL is located in the middle of your knee and runs from your femur (thigh ...

Running pros share the top tactics for staving off shin splints and staying injury-free over the course of your training cycle. Here's what to know. Aside from the dreaded side stitch and ...

Seek medical help immediately if you suspect a broken leg. Treatment might involve a splint, cast, or surgery, depending on ...

The men were monitored by the Normative Aging Study (NAS), a longitudinal Veterans Affairs study started in 1963 to characterize health and disease risk factors that impact the aging process. After ...