A study in mice traced the loss of cartilage that accompanies aging to a single protein, pointing to treatments that may one ...

Stanford University scientists have identified a protein called 15-PGDH that drives cartilage breakdown with age, and shown ...

Cartilage cushions joints, keeps movement smooth and pain-free, and reduces pressure on bones—from standing still to a vigorous hike. However, when it’s damaged by injury or simple wear and tear, the ...

Researchers believe the discovery could help treat joint diseases and osteoarthritis Maria Pasquini is a Senior News Editor for PEOPLE, covering Human Interest. She has been with the brand since 2017.

Northwestern University scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. Although it looks like a ...

A 52-year-old man has a unique condition in which his joints and cartilage are turning a color they should not be – dark black. The New England Journal of Medicine chronicled the unnamed patient’s ...

Q: I am a 77-year-old woman diagnosed by my orthopedist with reduced cartilage in my right knee, probably due to wear and tear and arthritis. I'm not in pain, but I have developed bone spurs, and ...

Most of us don't think about our knees and ankles until they start complaining. One morning you get out of bed, take a step, ...

Humans possess a salamander-like ability to regrow cartilage in joints, contrary to popular belief. Researchers have found potent molecules in the body which encourage the growth of new proteins in ...

Just as the tread on your tires wears away over time, the cartilage that cushions your joints can break down, too. It's a condition called osteoarthritis. And without enough padding, your bones will ...

What do we have in common with fish, besides being vertebrates? The types of joints we (and most vertebrates) share most likely originated from the same common ancestor. But it’s not a feature that we ...