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A meniscus tear is among the most common knee injuries, though the term itself can sound more alarming than the injury often is. Each knee has two menisci, small C-shaped pieces of cartilage that sit between the thigh bone and shin bone. Their job is to cushion the joint, help absorb shock, and add stability when you walk, squat, pivot, or run. When one of them tears, the knee can still work, but it often becomes painful and swollen. How Does a Meniscus Tear Happen? There are two broad ways...

Orthokeratology, usually called Ortho-K, is a non-surgical vision correction treatment. You can think of it like orthodontics, but instead of wearing a retainer to straighten your teeth, you wear a special rigid gas-permeable contact lens to correct your eyesight. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Ortho-K is mostly used for people who are nearsighted (meaning they have trouble seeing things far away). It is a great option for people who want to see clearly without wearing...

Deep Vein Thrombosis, or DVT, occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located deep within the body, typically in the thigh or calf. The circulatory system can be thought of as a network of internal pipes, where a DVT is essentially a blockage in one of the primary lines. While the initial symptoms may feel like a minor leg cramp or increased swelling, these clots are serious because they can break loose, travel to the lungs, and cause a life-threatening emergency. Why Do These Clots Form?...