Tag: Osteoarthritis
Is running bad for your knees? Here is what the evidence actually says
The fear is everywhere, but the biggest review on the question came to a surprising conclusion about who ends up with worn joints.
Low-dose radiation kept knees healthier for 12 years, large trial finds
A trial that followed nearly 300 patients for more than a decade found the joint itself held up better with radiation.
Many believe osteoarthritis is inevitable but scientists say otherwise
Simple lifestyle changes could help protect your knees and lower your risk of osteoarthritis.
New treatment could help the body repair its own joints – without surgery
Researchers are working on a treatment for people with osteoarthritis that could help the body repair damaged joints on its own.
Millions take glucosamine, but evidence remains unclear
Many people take glucosamine to reduce joint pain, but research has yet to clearly determine whether the supplement is effective.
Medication could reduce the need for knee replacements in osteoarthritis patients
A major analysis involving millions of patients has revealed a surprising link that could eventually influence the treatment of osteoarthritis.