New figures strongly suggest that obesity is the most likely reason for the rise of knee replacement surgeries in younger patients.
Adding Pounds, Then New Knees
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Cholesterol Levels Are Leveling Off
Average cholesterol levels in Americans have stopped falling since 2008, a study finds, raising concerns about an increase in heart disease and the effectiveness of statins.
Medical Devices Fall Short for Children
The development of surgical tools designed for young patients lags behind that for adults, largely, experts say, because of economics and a smaller market.
Doctor Groups Issue List of Overused Medical Tests
Major medical specialty groups recommended that doctors greatly reduce their use of 90 widely used but largely unnecessary tests and treatments.