Toronto NewsFIX
By April Clarkson

Cigarette smoking has a host of bad effects on your bones, muscles and joints warns an American orthopaedic expert. [Read more]

WKOW 27 – Madison, WI
By Veronica Rohrmoser

MADISON, WI (WKOW) — Ten year-old Gabriela Mays is one of the top swimmers in her age in the country. She’s ranked fifth in the nation in four different events. [Read more]

Chicago– In just a few weeks the school year will come to a close and thousands of children across the country will take on a familiar chore:  mowing the lawn.  Safety is always a priority, and three national medical organizations are warning families that the routine task of lawn mowing can be extremely dangerous to children, the operator, and those nearby if proper safety precautions aren’t taken. [Read more]

ROSEMONT, Ill.—Injury on the playing field often is caused by the interaction between the athlete’s shoe and the field surface. In a literature review appearing in the May 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), researchers shed light on the evolution of synthetic playing surfaces. The study summarizes the existing research on artificial turf and the role of shoe-surface interface in injury. [Read more]

Rosemont, Ill. –The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) announces the winners of the 2013 MORE Awards competition.  These awards are presented to media who demonstrate excellence in reporting and further the public’s understanding of musculoskeletal health-related issues. [Read more]