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Vingegaard undergoes successful collarbone surgery after Tour de France crash

Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 15 - Champagnole to Plateau de Solaison - Champagnole, France - July 19, 2026 Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Jonas Vingegaard before the start of stage 15 REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes
Cycling - Tour de France - Stage 15 - Champagnole to Plateau de Solaison - Champagnole, France - July 19, 2026 Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Jonas Vingegaard before the start of stage 15 REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

What to know about exercise and joint replacements

If you are considering a joint replacement, here is how to help your new hip or knee last as long as possible.
If you are considering a joint replacement, here is how to help your new hip or knee last as long as possible.

Wimbledon finalist Muchova to miss Canadian Open after minor surgery

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 11, 2026 Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova in action during her final match against Czech Republic's Linda Noskova REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 11, 2026 Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova in action during her final match against Czech Republic's Linda Noskova REUTERS/Andrew Couldridge

Multiple organ failure can happen to a healthy person, say doctors

A key trigger of multiple organ failure in an otherwise healthy individual is sepsis, formerly referred to as “blood poisoning”.
A key trigger of multiple organ failure in an otherwise healthy individual is sepsis, formerly referred to as “blood poisoning”.

Why some men in Singapore get breast reduction surgery

Men with gynecomastia may feel self-conscious because of their enlarged breasts.
Men with gynecomastia may feel self-conscious because of their enlarged breasts.

Staying awake during spine surgery can be a safer treatment option for the elderly

Thomas Tan, a consultant in neurosurgery at the National Neuroscience Institute@Tan Tock Seng Hospital (second from right), demonstrated where the specialised instruments accessed the spine while minimising damage to surrounding tissues.
Thomas Tan, a consultant in neurosurgery at the National Neuroscience Institute@Tan Tock Seng Hospital (second from right), demonstrated where the specialised instruments accessed the spine while minimising damage to surrounding tissues.

Canada’s Ismael Kone feeling the love in supporting role after horror injury at World Cup

Jun 24, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Canada midfielder Ismael Kone (8) waves to fans after the game against Switzerland during a Group B match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images
Jun 24, 2026; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Canada midfielder Ismael Kone (8) waves to fans after the game against Switzerland during a Group B match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup at BC Place Vancouver. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-Imagn Images

Forum: Recognise importance of knee preservation surgery in osteoarthritis guidelines

Newcastle's Tino Livramento expected to return in pre-season after World Cup exit

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England Training - The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 2, 2026 England's Tino Livramento IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jim Rassol
Soccer Football - International Friendly - England Training - The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 2, 2026 England's Tino Livramento IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jim Rassol

This doctor can change the colour of your eyes. Should he?

Dr Francis Ferrari invented the cosmetic process, called Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Annular Keratopigmentation, over a decade ago.
Dr Francis Ferrari invented the cosmetic process, called Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Annular Keratopigmentation, over a decade ago.

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