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When obesity prevents joint replacement

The last time Alicia Kline walked unassisted was in January 2021. She is in constant pain from hip arthritis and uses a walker and a wheelchair. The problem is her obesity — her body mass index, or BMI, is over 50....

Dr. Yale Fillingham of the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute in Philadelphia, holds a model pelvis in Bryn Mawr, Penn., on Aug. 15, 2024. (Hannah Beier/The New York Times)

Covid-19 reversed gains made in life expectancy: WHO

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Muscles in knots? How to loosen them up

Muscle knots are most often found in the shoulders, back, forearms and calves while not all of them are painful, and most dissipate on their own, there are ways to relieve them.

Do I need that antibiotic?

Emplty medication blister packs in New York, May 3, 2024. (Eric Helgas/The New York Times)

Stinky feet? Here’s how to quell the smell

A mix of bacteria and sweat are likely to blame for stinky feet, experts say but small changes can go a long way in reducing odors.

Are we talking too much about mental health?

Students practice yoga during a mental health fair at Woodsdale Elementary School in Wheeling, W.Va., April 19, 2024. (Rebecca Kiger/The New York Times)

World sweltered as April smashed heat records

A student uses a portable fan to keep cool while studying outside the classroom

Osteoarthritis can damage joints long before it’s detected

Scientists are racing to find ways to diagnose osteoarthritis earlier and stave off or slow some of the damage from the disease, which affects over 32.5 million adults in the United States and more than 500 million people worldwide. (Patricia Voulgaris/Th

Boeing's Starliner ready for crewed mission

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Why are younger adults developing this common heart condition?

A paramedic applies an electrocardiogramto a patient in an ambulance in Yonkers, N.Y., on April 18, 2020. (Andrew Renneisen/The New York Times)

Drought that snarled Panama Canal was linked to El Niño

A cargo vessel travels through the Miraflores Locks in the Panama Canal in Panama City, on Sept. 8, 2023. (Nathalia Angarita/The New York Times)

How to advocate for yourself at the dentist

To get the best results and a more positive experience while at the dentist, experts recommend speaking up. (Albert Tercero/The New York Times)

The ozone layer’s recovery shows how to protect the planet

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Perfectionism is a trap. Here’s how to escape

Perfectionism among young people has skyrocketed, but experts say there are ways to quiet your inner critic. (Linda Merad/The New York Times)

Patients hate ‘forever’ drugs. Is Wegovy different?

Study after study shows that most people don't take the medicines prescribed for them

Scientists at Spain meeting sound alarm over ocean warming

Over 90 per cent of the world's oceans experienced heat waves in 2023.
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