Any joint can become arthritic, but the most commonly affected areas of the body are the knees, hands, hips, feet and lower back - getty For many of us, aches and pains, sore joints and stiffness are ...

The human knee, an intricate hinge joint bridging the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shinbone), plays a pivotal role in supporting the body’s weight and enabling fluid movement. Despite its ...

Arthritis, a term encompassing over a hundred different conditions affecting the joints, is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Characterized by inflammation in one or more joints, it ...

Arthritis occurs naturally when the joints wear down on its own, but certain medical conditions like gout and COVID-19. The ...

RA is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of joints, causing inflammation and potential joint damage. Treatment goals for RA include reducing inflammation and ...

Knee arthritis is one of the most common forms of osteoarthritis, affecting more than 80% of cases and impacting at least 19% of Americans over the age of 45. For many, a diagnosis of knee ...

A knee brace appears to be one of the more effective ways to treat the pain - as well as improve function and stiffness - from osteoarthritis, the common degenerative process where the cartilage ...

More than just a condition that causes achy joints, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect a person’s life in profound ways. People with RA seesaw between periods ...

Septic arthritis is a rare condition involving an infection in the fluid inside joints and surrounding tissues. It leads to pain, tenderness, and swelling and may cause joint damage. Prompt medical ...

A common diabetes drug can be repurposed to help overweight and obese people with knee arthritis, a new study says. Metformin reduced knee arthritis pain during a six-month treatment period, ...

The maker of Zepbound reported results from a study of retatrutide, which targets three hormones in the body and led to much more weight loss than any approved drug.