Cartilage is the smooth tissue that covers bone ends in joints. This allows them to glide without friction. When cartilage wears away due to injury, arthritis or overuse, bones rub together, causing pain.

Nebraska Medicine is growing alongside our communities, opening new locations to bring specialized care closer to patients’ homes.

The Nebraska Medicine Hyperbaric Medicine Program stands apart in the Midwest, drawing patients from across the region for hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy.

There are now two ways to participate in the Genetic Insights Project: A blood draw in a lab or a new at-home saliva kit.

The future of laser vision correction has arrived in our state. Nebraska Medicine’s Truhlsen Eye Institute now offers advanced laser technology called WaveLight® Plus.

Tools like fitness trackers, food journals, water intake apps and pedometers can help you become more aware of your choices and what you might need to change. But they aren’t magic.

In light of the ongoing measles outbreak centered in Texas and New Mexico, we want to provide guidance on measles immunity, screening and testing.

Coughs are usually harmless and can go away on their own. But how do you know when a cough is something more serious?

Hyperglycemia means high blood sugar. Hypoglycemia means low blood sugar. Still, while the definitions are easy to understand, recognizing and treating them can be more complicated.

Carbon fiber is radiolucent, which means it doesn't create as much artifact in imaging as traditional spinal instrumentation.