Is sitting with your legs crossed actually bad for you?
Most of us were told off at some point for how we sat. "Don't cross your legs, you'll ruin your knees." "You'll get varicose veins." "Sit properly." "Sit up straight."
Apr 8, 2026
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Musculoskeletal Diseases: News and Research on Arthritis
MeSH tree: C05.550.114
Scientists test new ways to regrow joints damaged by arthritis
Good news: Scientists may be closer to a new way to treat arthritis.
Apr 7, 2026
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Need to X-ray soft tissue? New contrast agent offers a way to see cartilage
A doctor orders an X-ray for a patient with a knee ache. The bones look fine, and the most likely prognosis is arthritis, which occurs when the soft tissue between joints breaks down. But X-rays are much better with hard ...
Apr 7, 2026
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When is it time to see a doctor for joint pain?
As we move into spring, it's common for people to increase their daily movement with activities like outdoor walks, yard work, pickleball and race training. Soreness is a normal result, but sometimes lingering pain can be ...
Apr 5, 2026
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What exercises will keep my aging joints healthy?
Growing older has plenty of upsides—but achy joints is not one of them.
Apr 5, 2026
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Where are the women? Researchers are on a quest for more representation in medical research
In the Interdisciplinary Science and Education Complex on Northeastern's Boston campus, models of human bones line shelves alongside machines that measure how much force it takes to break the real things. It's the lab of ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Patients with psoriasis have elevated risk for complications after total hip arthroplasty
For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA), those with cutaneous psoriasis (PsC) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have an increased risk for complications, according to a study published online March 22 in the Journal ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Doubt cast on effectiveness of widely used 'KT-tape' for joint/muscle pain and mobility
Kinesio taping, or "KT tape" as it's usually known—widely used to ease joint/muscle pain and boost range of movement—may not be all that effective, suggests a pooled data analysis of the existing evidence, published in the ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Cancer risk rises with autoimmune disorders but drops after anti-inflammatory therapy, finds study
When patients start getting treated for conditions like psoriatic arthritis, or connective tissue diseases like lupus and systemic sclerosis, their heightened risk of cancer gradually decreases, according to a new five-year ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Collagen supplements can help your skin and joints, large new study finds
Collagen supplements have become one of the bestselling products in the wellness industry, promising everything from smoother skin to stronger joints. But do they actually work?
Mar 29, 2026
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