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October 9, 2026

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FDA-approved Epilepsy Drug May Help Reverse Osteoarthritis Damage

Oct. 8, 2026 Researchers at Yale have identified a promising new approach to osteoarthritis that could do more than simply ease pain. The epilepsy drug lacosamide appears to block a protein involved in both pain signaling and cartilage destruction, helping ...

Goodbye Joint Replacements? Stanford Scientists Found a Way to Regrow Cartilage and Stop Arthritis

Oct. 6, 2026 Scientists have found a surprising way to regrow damaged knee cartilage by blocking a protein that becomes more abundant with age. In old mice, the treatment restored naturally lost cartilage and ...

This Emerging Treatment Could Help People Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery

Sep. 22, 2026 A minimally invasive procedure called genicular artery embolization could offer a new middle ground between conservative treatments and knee replacement for osteoarthritis. By blocking tiny blood vessels associated with inflammation, GAE can ...

Some Joints May Be Primed for Rheumatoid Arthritis Before Birth

Sep. 5, 2026 Scientists have found evidence that vulnerability to rheumatoid arthritis may begin before birth. Finger joints commonly affected by the disease develop with different tissue structures and larger populations of specialized fibroblasts than joints ...

One Injection Could Keep Osteoarthritis Drugs Working for Weeks

Aug. 31, 2026 Scientists have created an injectable gel that can remain inside arthritic joints for weeks, slowly releasing medication while also improving lubrication. The approach could make it easier to deliver disease-modifying drugs directly where they are ...

Knee Osteoarthritis Isn’t Inevitable — Here’s What You Can Do

Aug. 20, 2026 Knee osteoarthritis can seriously affect mobility and quality of life, but its progression isn’t completely out of your control. Exercise, stronger leg muscles, a healthier diet, and even modest weight loss can dramatically reduce stress on the ...

The Common Mistake That Could Make Aging Joints Hurt More

Aug. 16, 2026 Aging gradually wears down the cartilage and fluid that protect our joints, but avoiding movement may actually make matters worse. Exercise helps nourish cartilage, strengthens the muscles that protect joints, and can reduce osteoarthritis pain. ...

This Ultrasound Treatment May Help Stop Arthritis Before It Starts

July 12, 2026 A simple, non-invasive ultrasound treatment could one day help injured joints heal instead of remaining trapped in a cycle of damaging inflammation. Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville found that continuous low-intensity ...

One Injection Reversed Osteoarthritis in Weeks

June 30, 2026 A Colorado research team has created experimental osteoarthritis treatments that appear to regenerate damaged joints rather than just relieve pain. In animal studies, a single injection restored arthritic joints to a healthy state within weeks, ...

This Emerging Treatment Is Helping People Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery

June 22, 2026 A minimally invasive treatment called GAE is helping people with chronic knee pain get back to gardening, cycling, and other activities without undergoing knee replacement surgery. Early studies suggest the procedure can provide years of relief by ...

New Procedure Delivers Lasting Knee Arthritis Pain Relief Without Surgery

June 17, 2026 A minimally invasive treatment that blocks inflammation-driving blood vessels in the knee provided significant pain relief and improved function for osteoarthritis patients, with benefits lasting at least a year. The procedure was safe, highly ...

Stanford Scientists Regrow Lost Cartilage and Reverse Arthritis in Major Breakthrough

June 12, 2026 A new treatment that blocks an aging-related protein restored lost cartilage in old mice and helped prevent arthritis after knee injuries. Human cartilage samples showed similar signs of ...

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The Supplements Older Adults Actually Need and the Ones They Don't

June 6, 2026 Supplements are often marketed as shortcuts to better health, but for many older adults, the real issue is whether they have a specific deficiency. Vitamins like B12 and D can play an important role ...

Scientists Discover Simple Way to Relieve Arthritis Pain Without Pills or Surgery

May 22, 2026 A surprisingly simple walking tweak may offer new hope for millions living with knee osteoarthritis. In a year-long clinical trial, researchers found ...

May 22, 2026 Researchers have discovered that the GLP-1 hormone targeted by drugs like Wegovy is present in very low amounts inside the joints of arthritis ...

Scientists Discover Gene That Helps the Brain Repair Itself

Apr. 15, 2026 A surprising discovery from high-altitude animals like yaks and Tibetan antelopes could reshape how we treat nerve damage in humans. Scientists found that a genetic mutation helping these animals ...

Millions With Joint Pain and Osteoarthritis Are Missing the Most Powerful Treatment

Mar. 4, 2026 Stiff knees and aching hips may seem like an inevitable part of aging, but experts say we’re getting osteoarthritis all wrong. Despite affecting ...

Feb. 26, 2026 Popular acid reflux drugs such as Prilosec, Nexium, and Protonix may carry hidden risks when taken long term. A new study found that extended use disrupted iron and calcium levels in rats, changes ...

Massive Review Suggests Exercise May Do Little for Osteoarthritis Pain

Feb. 25, 2026 A sweeping new analysis of the evidence suggests that exercise therapy — long promoted as a first-line treatment for osteoarthritis — may offer only small and short-lived relief, and in some ...

Scientists Uncover Why Psoriasis Can Turn Into Joint Disease

Feb. 5, 2026 Researchers have figured out how psoriasis can quietly turn into joint disease for some patients. Immune cells formed in inflamed skin can travel through the blood and reach the joints, where they ...

A Silent Brain Disease Can Quadruple Dementia Risk

Feb. 1, 2026 Researchers studying nearly 2 million older adults found that cerebral amyloid angiopathy sharply raises the risk of developing dementia. Within five years, people with the condition were far more ...

Stanford Scientists Found a Way to Regrow Cartilage and Stop Arthritis

Jan. 20, 2026 Scientists at Stanford Medicine have discovered a treatment that can reverse cartilage loss in aging joints and even prevent arthritis after knee injuries. By blocking a protein linked to aging, the ...

Long COVID May Be Fueled by Inflammation and Tiny Clots

Jan. 8, 2026 Long COVID affects an estimated 65 million people worldwide and can damage the brain, heart, blood vessels, and immune system long after infection. Researchers now link symptoms to lingering virus, ...

Scientists Found a Way to Restore Brain Blood Flow in Dementia

Dec. 25, 2025 A new study suggests that dementia may be driven in part by faulty blood flow in the brain. Researchers found that losing a key lipid causes blood vessels to become overactive, disrupting circulation ...

Study Shows Young Blood Can Slow Alzheimer’s in Mice

Jan. 10, 2026 New research shows that aging blood can accelerate Alzheimer’s-like changes in the brain, while younger blood may offer protection. In mouse experiments, older blood worsened memory performance and ...

Gum Disease May Quietly Damage the Brain, Scientists Warn

Oct. 29, 2025 People with gum disease may have higher levels of brain white matter damage, a new study finds. Researchers observed that participants with gum disease had significantly more white matter ...

This European Treatment for Joint Pain Just Passed a Major Scientific Test

Oct. 15, 2025 Korean researchers found that low-dose radiation therapy eased knee pain and improved movement in people with mild to moderate osteoarthritis. The treatment, far weaker than cancer radiation, showed ...

New Study Shows Rheumatoid Arthritis Begins Long Before Symptoms

Nov. 26, 2025 Rheumatoid arthritis begins years before pain ever appears, and scientists have now mapped the hidden immune battle that unfolds long before symptoms. By studying people with RA-linked antibodies ...

One Small Walking Adjustment Could Delay Knee Surgery for Years

Aug. 16, 2025 A groundbreaking study has found that a simple change in walking style can ease osteoarthritis pain as effectively as medication—without the side effects. By adjusting foot angle, participants ...

Scientists Discover Brain Layers That Get Stronger With Age

Aug. 12, 2025 Researchers have discovered that parts of the human brain age more slowly than previously thought—particularly in the region that processes touch. By using ultra-high-resolution brain scans, they ...

Scientists Just Found a Major Flaw in a Key COVID Drug Study

July 4, 2025 A promising path to fighting COVID and other coronaviruses may have been based on a serious mistake. Scientists had zeroed in on a part of the virus called the NiRAN domain, believed to be a powerful ...

The Surprising Reason X-Rays Can Push Arthritis Patients Toward Surgery

Aug. 26, 2025 Knee osteoarthritis is a major cause of pain and disability, but routine X-rays often do more harm than good. New research shows that being shown an X-ray can increase anxiety, make people fear ...

Molecular Link Between Air Pollution and Pregnancy Risks

June 3, 2025 A new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth ...

Why Some Viral Infections Appear to Trigger Autoimmune Disease

May 20, 2025 By studying Chikungunya virus, scientists shed light on how immune responses to viral infections may lead to persistent symptoms of autoimmune ...

Cerebral Palsy Medications Given to Adults May Not Match Needs

Apr. 17, 2025 Some medications are seen as a 'fix-all' solution, not addressing the root ...

New Flexible Hydrogel Could Improve Drug Delivery for Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis Treatment

Mar. 31, 2025 Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a condition that affects joints after an injury. Current treatments focus on relieving symptoms but do not prevent or stop the progression of the condition. ...

Levels of Select Vitamins and Minerals in Pregnancy May Be Linked to Lower Midlife BP Risk

Mar. 9, 2025 Higher levels of the minerals copper and manganese in pregnant women were associated with lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of developing high blood pressure decades later, according to a ...

Possible Biomarker Identified for Crohn's Disease With Arthritis Type

Mar. 5, 2025 People with Crohn's disease and related joint inflammation linked to immune system dysfunction have distinct gut bacteria or microbiota, with the bacterium Mediterraneibacter gnavus being a ...

Humans Inherited Their Flexible Joints from the Earliest Jawed Fish

Feb. 25, 2025 The efficient architecture of our joints, which allows our skeletons to be flexible and sturdy, originated among our most ancient jawed fish ancestors, according to a new ...

How Does the Brain Differentiate New Stimuli from Old Ones?

Feb. 10, 2025 A study sheds light on how networks in the brain detect new information, offering insight into disorders like ...

Scientists Discover Brain Mechanism That Helps Us Overcome Fear

Feb. 6, 2025 Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related ...

Self-Assembling Cerebral Blood Vessels: A Breakthrough in Alzheimer's Treatment

Feb. 3, 2025 A new platform for studying neuroinflammatory diseases, utilizing advanced 3D bioprinting technology has been ...