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01 Nov
Ozempic, Wegovy Could Help Ease Knee Arthritis Pain

Ozempic, Wegovy Could Help Ease Knee Arthritis Pain

The GLP-1 drug semaglutide can help obese people manage debilitating knee arthritis, a new trial has found.

People who received weekly injections of semaglutide -- the active agent in the diabetes drug Ozempic and the weight-loss medication Wegovy -- had a nearly 14% dec...

15 Oct
Gene Therapy Might Tweak Fats, Help Prevent Arthritis in Overweight Kids

Gene Therapy Might Tweak Fats, Help Prevent Arthritis in Overweight Kids

Gene therapy could help obese kids avoid health problems associated with excess weight, including arthritis, a new, preliminary study in mice suggests.

The gene therapy prompts...

20 Sep
Are Antidepressants Being Overused to Treat Seniors' Pain?

Are Antidepressants Being Overused to Treat Seniors' Pain?

Doctors sometimes turn to antidepressants as a means of easing older people's physical pain, but a new expert review finds there's little evidence to support the practice.

Antidepressants may even come with hazards for seniors who don't need them, said researchers from t...

20 Sep
Arthritis Can Flare Up in Colder Weather: Tips to Easing the Pan

Arthritis Can Flare Up in Colder Weather: Tips to Easing the Pan

An arthritis sufferer’s joints start to get ornery when the weather turns colder, getting stiff and achy as the mercury drops.

Cold weather doesn’t cause arthritis, but it can make it worse, experts say.

"Our joints operate best in temperate weather," s...

24 Jul
Sex Differences in Knee Arthritis Emerge as Early as Childhood

Sex Differences in Knee Arthritis Emerge as Early as Childhood

The knee develops differently in men and women, with sex-specific distinctions in the joint appearing as early as childhood, a new study finds.

Taking these differences into account among girls could help prevent knee arthritis for women later in life, researchers say.

24 Jul
Average Hip, Knee Replacement Patient May Be Getting Younger

Average Hip, Knee Replacement Patient May Be Getting Younger

Brent Ruch, a collegiate basketball center, opted to have his left knee replaced at age 35 after struggling with pain for years.

“Walking with a limp and living with a consistent aching pain was physically and emotionally difficult.  I didn’t want ...

18 Jun
Is Mom's Fish Intake During Pregnancy Linked to Juvenile Arthritis?

Is Mom's Fish Intake During Pregnancy Linked to Juvenile Arthritis?

Eating fish while pregnant doesn't appear to increase a child's later risk of juvenile arthritis, particularly if the fish is oily like salmon, trout or sardines, new research shows.

"We cannot caution pregnant women against consuming fish solely based on this study in r...

15 May
Pedal Power: Biking Could Help Prevent Knee Arthritis

Pedal Power: Biking Could Help Prevent Knee Arthritis

People who regularly ride bikes throughout their life are less likely to develop knee arthritis, a new study suggests.

Bicyclists are 17% less likely to have knee pain and 21% less likely to have symptoms of knee arthritis, compared to people who've never biked, research...

10 May
The Pros & Cons of Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery

The Pros & Cons of Robotic Knee Replacement Surgery

Robot-assisted total knee replacements tend to have better outcomes on average, a new study reports.

Unfortunately, there's a downside"having a surgical robot assist a human surgeon can make the procedure much more costly.

Patients who had a robot-assisted

29 Apr
Blood Test Might Predict Knee Osteoarthritis Years Early

Blood Test Might Predict Knee Osteoarthritis Years Early

A blood test could help doctors spot the signs of knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before it shows up on X-rays, a new study claims.

After analyzing the blood of 200 white British women, half diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and half without, researchers discov...

10 Apr
Arthritis Can Often Follow ACL Surgeries in Young Adults

Arthritis Can Often Follow ACL Surgeries in Young Adults

Early-onset arthritis may hit as many as one in every four young people who undergo anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction surgeries, new research warns.

The arthritic pain emerges within 6 to 12 months post-surgery, according to Michigan State University (MSU) ...

01 Mar
Calcium Crystals in Knee Could Be Worsening Arthritis

Calcium Crystals in Knee Could Be Worsening Arthritis

Once considered harmless by doctors, calcium crystal deposits in the knee joint actually can contribute to worsening arthritis, a new study warns.

CT scans have revealed that calcium crystals in the knee can promote joint damage, wearing away the cartilage that keeps bon...

21 Dec
Gradual Weight Loss Using Meds Helps Folks With Arthritis Live Longer

Gradual Weight Loss Using Meds Helps Folks With Arthritis Live Longer

Using a weight-loss medication to help you shed pounds gradually appears to help extend life for people with arthritis of the hips or knees, a new study finds.

However, folks with arthritis who dropped pounds very quickly showed no benefit in terms of survival, and even ...

07 Nov
Nonsurgical Treatment Works Well for Arthritic Thumbs

Nonsurgical Treatment Works Well for Arthritic Thumbs

Patients with osteoarthritis in their thumbs can get good long-term outcomes with orthotics and exercise therapy, and avoid surgery at the same time, new research shows.

"Our findings support nonsurgical treatment as the first treatment choice and suggest that treatment ...

01 Nov
Study Confirms Effectiveness of Newer Arthritis Meds

Study Confirms Effectiveness of Newer Arthritis Meds

Newer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the "real world," despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study.

The study, of 622 adults with RA, found that most were doing well on medications called JAK inhibitors, a relativel...

17 Oct
1 in 5 U.S. Adults Now Has Arthritis

1 in 5 U.S. Adults Now Has Arthritis

Arthritis is becoming a disease of the masses, striking 21% of U.S. adults, or over 53 million people, a new report shows.

"It's important first to point out that arthritis is a general term that includes over a hundred different chronic diseases that affect the joints a...

19 Sep
Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An Overview

Using Meds to Manage Your Arthritis Pain: An Overview

Millions of Americans suffer from arthritis, and many reach for medication to ease their joint pain and inflammation.

The options might seem overwhelming, though. Here, the Arthritis Foundation offers some suggestions for meds that can be purchased at a local drug store ...

24 Apr
Psoriatic Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Psoriatic Arthritis: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Most people have heard of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But for some, psoriatic arthritis is the new kid on the block. Here's what you need to know about psoriatic arthritis, including symptoms, types and treatments.

What is psoriatic arthritis?

20 Apr
Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?

Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?

Have you heard the old wives' tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis?

There are many beliefs about this common behavior, but it's time to debunk the myths about knuckle cracking.

Why do...

18 Apr
The Most Common Arthritis Symptoms You Should Know

The Most Common Arthritis Symptoms You Should Know

Most people think of joint pain when they think of arthritis but, depending on the type of arthritis, other symptoms can crop up.

Here's how to spot some of the most common signs of different types of arthritis.

Arthritis can cause painful symptoms that make daily ...

17 Apr
What Are the Major Types of Arthritis?

What Are the Major Types of Arthritis?

Arthritis strikes millions of Americans, leaving them with aching, inflamed joints that make it hard to move around without pain.

It is the leading cause of disability and most common in women, but is it the same for everyone?

Absolutely not. There are over 100 dif...

28 Mar
Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk

Having Asthma, Eczema Might Raise Arthritis Risk

If you're one of the millions of people with allergic asthma or eczema, you may be more likely to develop the wear-and-tear form of arthritis as you age.

This is the main finding from a

07 Mar
Does Running Bring on Arthritic Knees?

Does Running Bring on Arthritic Knees?

New research offers up some good news for diehard marathon runners: You don't necessarily have to give up running if you are experiencing hip or knee pain.

Contrary to widespread opinion, running marathons does not increase your risk for developing hip or knee osteoarthr...

18 Jul
Weather and Arthritis: Is There Really a Connection?

Weather and Arthritis: Is There Really a Connection?

It's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.

The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies found weather does have some impact, said Dr. Robert Shmerling, writing for the

17 May
Injections of Your Own Fat Could Help Arthritic Hands

Injections of Your Own Fat Could Help Arthritic Hands

Liposuction typically is used to flatten your stomach or shape up your booty, but a new study argues that it could also help people suffering from arthritis of the fingers.

Injections of body fat into aching, arthritic finger joints appear to produce significant and last...

17 Mar
People Are Now Living More Years in Good Health: Study

People Are Now Living More Years in Good Health: Study

Older adults may not only be living longer, but better as well, according to a new U.K. study.

Researchers found that since the 1990s, British adults age 65 and u...

04 Mar
Menopause May Mean More Sleep Apnea and  Painful Joints

Menopause May Mean More Sleep Apnea and  Painful Joints

Sleep apnea may be linked with joint pain and fatigue in postmenopausal women, a new study suggests.

"This study highlights an opportunity to increase identification of women with OSA [obstructive slee...

28 Jan
Rehab or Steroid Shots: What's Best for Arthritic Knees?

Rehab or Steroid Shots: What's Best for Arthritic Knees?

Physical therapy for knee arthritis tends to cost patients more out-of-pocket and involves a lot more hassle than a quick steroid shot to soothe an aching joint.

But in the long run, physical therapy is at least as cost-effective as steroid injections and is more likely ...

27 Jan
Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Raise Heart, Cancer Risks

Newer Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Raise Heart, Cancer Risks

Finding the right medication for rheumatoid arthritis isn't easy, and a newer pill against the disease carries higher risks of heart attack, stroke and cancer than older RA drugs, a new clinical trial confirms.

The study was mandated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administrat...

21 Jan
Arthritis & the COVID Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Arthritis & the COVID Vaccine: What You Need to Know

Some arthritis drugs may reduce the effectiveness of COVID vaccines, according to the Arthritis Foundation, which also offers advice on booster shots.

Research is limited, but evidence suggests that disease-modifying

13 Jan
FDA Approves Monoclonal Antibody to Treat Arthritis in Cats

FDA Approves Monoclonal Antibody to Treat Arthritis in Cats

Arthritis can keep a cat from doing many of the things that kitties love to do. But now there's hope: The first treatment to ease arthritis pain in cats has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Solensia (frunevetmab injection) is the first monoclonal a...

11 Jan
Four Factors in Midlife Predict a Healthy Old Age for Women

Four Factors in Midlife Predict a Healthy Old Age for Women

Examining a woman's health in midlife can predict her health decades later, researchers say.

Four specific factors -- higher body mass index (BMI), smoking, arthritis and depressive symptoms -- at age 55 are associated with clinically important declines in physical healt...

21 Dec
Are Cortisone Injections Good or Bad for Arthritic Knees?

Are Cortisone Injections Good or Bad for Arthritic Knees?

Cortisone injections have gotten a bad rap in recent years as a treatment for arthritis pain, because steroids are known to damage cartilage and could potentially cause the joint to further deteriorate.

But a new study suggests that if used wisely, cortisone shots are as...

13 Dec
Many Home Health Care Workers in Poor Health Themselves

Many Home Health Care Workers in Poor Health Themselves

They take care of others, but many U.S. home health care workers say they're not in good shape themselves, a new study finds.

Researchers analyzed self-reported data collected from nearly 3,000 home health care workers in 38 states between 2014 and 2018 and found that mo...

10 Nov
Jog on: Exercise Won't Raise Your Odds for Arthritic Knees

Jog on: Exercise Won't Raise Your Odds for Arthritic Knees

Dr. Kim Huffman, an avid runner, gets a fair amount of guff from friends about the impact that her favorite exercise has on her body.

"People all the time tell me, 'Oh, you wait until you're 60. Your knees are going to hate you for it'," Huffman said. "And I'm like, 'Tha...

14 Oct
One-Third of Americans With Arthritis Get No Exercise

One-Third of Americans With Arthritis Get No Exercise

Many American arthritis sufferers aren't getting any exercise despite its benefits for reducing pain and improving their quality of life, new research shows.

Sixty-seven percent of U.S. adults with arthritis engaged in physical activity in the past month, most often walk...

02 Sep
Could Nose Cartilage Help Repair Worn-Out Knees?

Could Nose Cartilage Help Repair Worn-Out Knees?

When people have knee arthritis, cartilage cushioning the joint progressively breaks down. Now an early study hints at a possible solution: replacing it with cartilage from the nose.

Researchers tested the approach in just two patients with knee arthritis, and said much ...

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