Swelling

After nearly two years of unusual stiffness and pain, 12-year-old Taylor de Castro of Upper Saucon Township was diagnosed with oligoarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), which causes pain and swelling and affects joints such as knees, ankles,...

We've all stubbed a toe, stepped down on our foot awkwardly or hurt our feet in an accident. Sometimes there's no damage. But other times, there's pain, swelling and bruising. Dr. Gary A. Pichney, from the Mercy Medical Center Institute for Foot & Ankle...

Obstetric researchers have made much progress in the last decade to increase the safety of pregnancy and childbirth. But preeclampsia — a potentially life-threatening disorder — has continued to be a stubborn foe that affects almost 300,000...

MONROVIA, Calif. (KTLA) -- A dog is being called a hero after he put his life on the line to protect a boy in Monrovia from a rattlesnake. The Whitman family rescued Boone -- a 5-year-old Siberian Husky mix -- from a shelter about five years ago. Daniel...

Avoiding serious injuries should be paramount when faced with a hurricane or major storm – and protecting your eyes (and sight) should be on top of your list. That sounds like common sense but it can be a safety tip that is easy to forget when in...

The bond between partners out on patrol is legendary; sleeping at the Sacrameno Veterinary Referral Center tonight is K-9 officer Bodie's human partner. The German Shepherd is trying to recover from an felony attack that happened Friday morning near Land...

Q: Is pain directly under my kneecap anything to be concerned about? A: Knee pain is fairly common and can affect people of all ages. Your pain could be the result of an injury or could be a more serious medical condition. Runner's knee: Pain directly...

The budget cuts proposed Monday by Gov. Jerry Brown to deal with a swelling deficit will be felt across California, from courts and social services to the paychecks of state workers. Brown's $91-billion budget proposal would cut health and welfare......

Southern California voters weighed in today after Gov. Jerry Brown today released a $91-billion budget proposal that includes cutting health and welfare spending and reducing state payrolls by 5% to address the state’s deficit, which has grown to...

Dawn Detweiler of Forks Township, a preeclampsia survivor, started the Lehigh Valley Promise Walk for Preeclampsia three years ago to raise awareness, hope for others and funds for research to find a cure for preeclampsia. This year's walk is noon May 5...

Do you have housemaid's knee or jersey finger? Many common pain conditions have acquired colorful monikers. Baby Wrist Upsy-daisy! New moms lifting and holding their newborns numerous times a day may develop baby wrist, also known as de Quervain’...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Charlie Wi felt a lot better walking off the golf course compared with his last round. So did Tiger Woods. Coming off a final round at Innisbrook in which he made a 13 on one hole, Wi hit an 8-iron over the water to 6 feet for...