A bad fall while running, skiing, or playing sports can lead to serious knee injuries, often increasing the risk of arthritis later in life. But a surprising new study suggests that the key to healing ...

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 ...

In a revolutionary discovery, scientists have identified a specific protein that, when blocked, allows the body to naturally ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Knee problems can hinder mobility and erode your quality of life. Witthaya Prasongsin/Moment via Getty Images Knee injuries are ...

A microscropy image of the new biomaterial. Nanofibers are pink; hyaluronic acid is shown in purple. (Samuel I. Stupp/Northwestern University) (CN) — Scientists at Northwestern University created a ...

Replacing cartilage is a stubborn problem, but new research shows a few potential paths forward. Millions of U.S. residents—perhaps up to 3 percent of the population—have an artificial hip, knee, or ...

The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body, affecting people across the board, from athletes to those with a sedentary lifestyle. When a knee is injured, it is vital to get ...

Layers of connective tissues in your knee allow you to move with stability and ease. You may have pain, stiffness, swelling, or difficulty moving if an injury or natural aging damages these tissues.

Any pain or discomfort in the knee shouldn’t be ignored, especially if it’s persistent or recurring. It may indicate an ...

Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in ...

Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren't limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an accident or a quick movement in ...