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According to the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation, one of every two women in the United States over age 50 will experience a bone fracture caused by osteoporosis. This condition, affecting roughly 54 million Americans, occurs when bones lose density and strength, becoming thinner, weaker, and more fragile.

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, WashU Medicine orthopedic surgeon, Jay Keener, MD, and his team are using the latest technology and personalized implants to make shoulder replacement surgery more advanced. Through expert planning and innovative surgical techniques, they’re helping patients get back to the activities they love, with less pain and better long-term results.

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, two WashU Medicine physicians, David Brogan, MD, MSc, and Christopher Dy, MD, MPH, are working on new ways to treat brachial plexus damage, a serious nerve injury. These often occur after major accidents, such as car crashes, and can have a big impact on a person’s ability to use their arm and hand.

Seed oils are found in processed and ultra-processed foods, which could contribute to inflammation and serious conditions.

Are you feeling too sick leave the couch? Unsure where to take your oldest son to get stitches after hours or your youngest daughter for relief from an allergy flare-up? The experts at BJC Medical Group provide compassionate and credible convenient, primary, virtual, and emergency care options to handle those situations and many more.

Whether you’re 45 and going for your first screening colonoscopy or having symptoms you’d like to get checked out, you might have questions about what happens during the procedure and how you can prepare.

Are you sure that your handwashing technique kills germs?? If your answer isn’t a definitive "yes," learn the eight steps of handwashing that will get your hands spotlessly clean every time.

The holiday season is a time for celebration, warmth and togetherness, but it can also be a period where indulgence leads to stress and potential holiday health risks. Whether you're planning to host a large gathering or an intimate dinner, follow these healthy holiday party tips to ensure your get-together brings comfort and joy to everyone.

Connecting with your care team through MyChart can be a convenient way to receive and provide important medical information.

MyChart is a secure online portal that offers one convenient place to connect with your care team, access medical records and receive care. Patients age 12 and up can have a personal MyChart account and take advantage of various features such as: