Doing Prescribed Exercises May Help Relieve Arthritis Pain - Adhering to recommended routine reduced aches, boosted strength, researchers found
Scientists Use Stem Cells to Help Rabbits Grow New Joints - Animals were up and hopping again within weeks, but experts say human trials still far off
Could Drinking Help Thwart Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Early study suggests it might, but that's no reason to imbibe heavily, experts say
Docs May Be Slow to Diagnose Arthritis of Back, Study Suggests - As first step, radiofrequency denervation would slash costs, researchers say
Vaccines Don't Appear to Increase Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk - Findings challenge common myth about the illness, researchers say
Glucosamine Ineffective for Lower Back Pain Linked to Arthritis - Study finds it's no better than placebo in relieving discomfort or boosting quality of life
Key-Hole Surgery for Knee Injury Doesn't Lower Arthritis Risk - Arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn ligament or injured cartilage doesn't prevent joint disease, study shows
Exercise OK for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Review - Moderate-intensity aerobics safe, beneficial in those with stable disease, experts say
Celebrex Appears Easier on Stomach for Arthritis Patients - Diclofenac plus proton pump inhibitor quadrupled risk of gastrointestinal damage, study found
Stomach Bacteria Might Trigger Rheumatoid Arthritis - Combination of genetics, environment caused mice to develop disease, study finds
Osteoarthritis Claims Growing Number of Younger Victims - Intensive sports and exercise at young age may be the cause, experts say
Out-of-Pocket Costs Limit Access to Arthritis Drugs - Insurance woes keep rheumatoid arthritis patients from biologic meds, study finds
Scientists Discover Substance That Causes Pain - Finding could lead to development of non-addictive painkillers, study suggests
Middle-Age Americans Less Mobile Than Ever - Health experts see this as troubling individually and for society
Long-Term Methotrexate Won't Help Kids With Juvenile Arthritis - Using drug for up to a year did not affect relapse rate, study found
Hormone Replacement Might Relieve Arthritis - Researchers speculate that injections in joint fluid may be beneficial
Obesity, Alcohol Among Factors Linked to Women's Gout Risk - Aging, hypertension also contribute to raised odds of disease, research shows
Many With Arthritis Find Simple Solutions for Relief - But they would benefit more if they sought advice from doctors, pharmacists, study says
For Elderly, Giving Up Driving Can Be Tough - It's a wrenching decision that doesn't necessarily depend on age, experts say
High-Impact Sports Might Not Harm Knee Replacements - More active patients had better joint function, study found
New Knee May Improve Balance - Replacement joint seems to help prevent falls among elderly, study finds
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