Joints - Medical News and Research Articles

Injured your ACL? It's more than just a knee injury

It's an athlete's worst fear. Hearing a loud "pop" and feeling severe pain are usually the first signs you've torn your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL.

Apr 15, 2026

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Nerve growth factor alone triggers osteoarthritis-like joint changes in healthy mice

Nerve growth factor (NGF) is a specialized protein, also called a neurotrophin, that is critical for the development and survival of nerves responsible for our senses and the body's fight-or-flight response. While the presence ...

Apr 12, 2026 report

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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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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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Does the cold really 'seep into your bones?'

Another cold snap is approaching. Some people deal with it by taking an invigorating walk outside, while others hibernate with a cozy blanket and biscuits. But one thing seems to be common when temperatures drop: we like ...

Feb 17, 2026

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Amid a rise in knee injuries, tips for prevention and recovery

Does it seem like the number of people you know who have sustained knee injuries has increased recently? That's likely because of a rising incidence rate in acute knee injuries, as documented and analyzed in a 2022 study.

Jan 7, 2026

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MRI-based study finds gender gap in knee injuries

One of the largest MRI-based studies comparing knee injuries between men and women reveals surprising differences in injury patterns based on gender and age.

Nov 30, 2025

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Inhibiting a master regulator of aging regenerates joint cartilage in mice

An injection that blocks the activity of a protein involved in aging reverses naturally occurring cartilage loss in the knee joints of old mice, a Stanford Medicine-led study has found. The treatment also prevented the development ...

Nov 27, 2025

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Discovery of key to joint regeneration could help regrow lost limbs

Researchers at Texas A&M University have uncovered a key element of joint cartilage regrowth, which brings them one step closer to regrowing human limbs.

Nov 12, 2025

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