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When batters grip a bat, the knob often presses against the hamate bone. The bone can withstand intermittent pressure with little harm. But for hitters who swing a bat thousands of times, the bone ...

New York Mets star Francisco Lindor is expected to miss six weeks, putting his status for Opening Day in doubt.

New research suggests GLP-1 drugs may increase the risk of bone and tendon injuries and other conditions, including osteoporosis and gout.

SCOTTSDALE — Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is making positive strides toward returning to the field after a ...

New study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may raise fracture risk by 11% in adults 65 and older with type 2 diabetes compared to other diabetes medications.

Team USA will be without outfielder Corbin Carroll in the World Baseball Classic, as the Diamondbacks star suffered a broken ...

Francisco Lindor of the Mets, Corbin Carroll of the Diamondbacks, and Jackson Holliday of the Orioles all are going to miss time with the same issue: a hamate bone injury. This is not good news on its ...

Those are three very big, very important names, all from a bone that most people probably couldn't even identify. So: Just what the heck is a hamate bone? And why is it causing MLB stars to drop like ...

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is being evaluated for a hamate bone injury, per president of baseball operations David Stearns. The five-time All-Star would face a six-week absence if the ...

A Mediterranean diet can significantly lower the risk of hip and overall fractures, according to a major new review from the ...

An AKI episode is an independent risk factor for future bone fractures and warrants monitoring. Bone fracture may be among the adverse outcomes of acute kidney injury (AKI), investigators suggest. In ...