Electromagnetic Pulses May Stem Arthritic Knee Pain - New device could improve life quality without side effects, expert says
Obesity, Lack of Exercise Heighten Arthritis Risk for Women - Rates of the condition are higher in U.S. than Canada, study finds
Injections May Boost Knee Surgery Success - Patients with torn meniscus plus arthritis recover better when given sodium hyaluronate, study finds
Osteoarthritis Costs U.S. Over $185 Billion a Year - Improved screening, awareness may help delay progression and reduce expenses, researchers say
Chronic Pain Trips Up Seniors - Discomfort contributes to the falls that plague older adults, study finds
Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Doesn't Promote Cancer - No added risk among patients taking immunosuppressants, research shows
Better Drug Emerges for Steroid-Induced Bone Loss - Teriparatide outperforms alendronate for type of osteoporosis, study finds
New Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis Patients - Findings may boost treatments for other inflammatory diseases, researchers say
Glucosamine Fails Osteoarthritis Test - Popular supplement doesn't prevent loss of cartilage in knee, study finds
Coach K: Osteoarthritis Can Be Beaten - Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski overcame potentially crippling foe
No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptin - Hormone linked to appetite may also influence arthritis risk, researchers find
Those Stilettos Can Hurt You Years From Now - Damage from sandals, slippers and high heels contributes to aching feet later on, researchers say
Strong Thighs May Mean Less Knee Pain for Women - Study found link between muscle strength, arthritis woes
Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis - Study compares ancient remedy to modern drug, but not the most common, experts say
Sunlight May Cause Rash in Autoimmune Disease - UV exposure associated with skin inflammation in study of myositis
Certain Arthritis, Crohn's Drugs May Raise Kids' Cancer Risk: FDA - Agency strengthens 'black box' warning on medicines such as Enbrel, Remicade
Excess Weight Speeds Up Osteoarthritis - Rapid loss of knee cartilage directly linked to being overweight in study
Screen All Newborns for Hip Dysplasia, Study Urges - Experts say early treatment helps avoid arthritis in adolescence
Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain - Hunching over, using one thumb increases the risk, study shows
FDA Panel Urges Ban on Vicodin, Percocet - Also recommends dosing limits for OTC painkillers that contain acetaminophen, like Tylenol or Excedrin, because of link to liver damage.
New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis - Small, early study finds few long-term side effects
Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value - Study finds it appears cost-effective for those with severe arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Fight Swine Flu - It helps regulate the immune system's response, study with mice shows
Ankle Replacement System Lets Feet Move - FDA says it's an improvement over fusion surgery
Improved Hip Implants Can Last 20 Years - Younger, active patients will benefit from cement-less version, researchers say