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Heart disease, cancer, diabetes — these and other concerning health effects have been tied to “ultraprocessed foods,” which make up more than half of the calories consumed in the U.S. Eating large amounts of these foods, which are high in salt, sugars and additives, may even increase a person’s risk of early death. There’s growing awareness around the potential harms of these products, but which foods count as “ultraprocessed” is not always clear. So what, exactly, are ultraprocessed foods?

The first physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) residents have begun their training at Yale School of Medicine. This new residency program, which is part of the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, is the second of its kind in the State of Connecticut that will train future physiatrists.

In this episode of Giants in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Dr. Laurie Hiemstra interviews her longtime friend and mentor, Dr. John Fulkerson, as part of the official podcast for the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS).

Firework injuries are on the rise. Andrea Halim, MD, Yale Medicine orthopaedic surgeon, spoke with NBC Connecticut about what she sees in the emergency room over the holiday weekend.

Before your next workout, you might breeze through a few static stretches, thinking you’re preparing your muscles and joints. However, while these stretches can enhance your flexibility, you may need to do more for your mobility. Unlike flexibility, which primarily concerns the lengthening of muscles, mobility refers to efficiently moving your joints through their full range of motion. For example, if you play a reactive sport like basketball or tennis, you may quickly reach for a ball or change directions. Having mobility in your joints will allow you to pivot and move without straining your muscles or irritating the joint, says Samantha Smith, an assistant professor of clinical orthopedics and rehabilitation at the Yale School of Medicine.

Dr. Jennifer Hankenson, a doctor at Yale Medicine who sees patients with stiff-person syndrome, said people with the condition have low amounts of a chemical in the brain called GABA, which plays a role in controlling anxiety and emotional responses, as well as muscle movement.

Jennifer Hankenson, MD appeared on Good Morning America today in a segment by Lara Spencer where she talked more about the condition that Celine Dion is battling known as Stiff Person Syndrome.

Former UConn women's basketball star and current Connecticut Sun point guard Moriah Jefferson will be out for at least the next three weeks following arthroscopic surgery on her right ankle, the Sun announced Tuesday afternoon. Per the release, Dr. Adrianna L. Gianakos, DO — a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon out of Yale Medicine — performed Jefferson's surgery on Monday. Jefferson will be reevaluated in three weeks to assess her return to the court. Her absence leaves the Sun with 10 available players for its next eight games before the league's Olympic break for the 2024 Paris Summer Games. If Jefferson isn't ready to return at the three-week mark, having the Olympic break off would grant her additional rest time before the league resumes games in mid-August.

Achy hips are all too common as the years pass. About 1 in 4 adults will have hip osteoarthritis by age 85, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The related pain and stiffness can make everyday activities like bending over to tie your shoes, getting up from a chair, and walking a challenge.