The number of people suffering from osteoarthritis is expected to top 1 billion by 2050. The biggest risk factor for the prevalent, often painful, chronic joint disease is aging. And like aging, there ...

Metformin was associated with significantly reduced knee pain among patients with overweight/obesity and knee osteoarthritis.

Research isn’t clear if or how much difference knee braces can make for people with osteoarthritis. Some people see an improvement in their pain and mobility. Others don’t see any change.

having a knee injury and occupational risks such as shift work and lifting heavy loads are primary causes of knee osteoarthritis. The study also found that following a Mediterranean diet, drinking ...

More than 500 million people around the world live with osteoarthritis. The knee is affected more often than any other joint, with symptoms (such as pain, stiffness and reduced movement ...

Most people with osteoarthritis have persistent pain and find it difficult to perform simple daily tasks, such as walking and climbing stairs. Is it caused by ‘wear and tear’? Knee ...

A large trial showed that semaglutide, sold as Ozempic for diabetes and as Wegovy for obesity, was better than any current medications in alleviating symptoms. By Gina Kolata The blockbuster drug ...