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How to protect yourself from getting ‘Madonna knee’

HEALTH IN FOCUS: The star recently revealed that she has little cartilage left in her knee after years of running on tarmac, Ashtanga yoga – and dancing with heels. Harry Bullmore asks the experts how you can protect yourself

The Independent UK

Scientists develop a single injection that can reverse chronic osteoarthritis in just four weeks

Single injection for osteoarthritis: A research team from the University of Colorado Boulder, CU Anschutz, and Colorado State University has developed two new therapies that showed reversal of osteoarthritis in animal studies within four to eight weeks. The project, funded under a federal programme with up to $33.5 million, has…

The Economic Times

The Most Comprehensive Collagen Study Ever Conducted Just Settled the Debate: Skin and Joints Yes, Athletic Performance No

Anglia Ruskin University / Aesthetic Surgery Journal: 16 systematic reviews, 113 RCTs, 7,983 participants. Collagen supplements: skin and joints — yes. Athletic performance — no.

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The biggest study ever on collagen was just released - here are the benefits it actually found

Sold as powders, tablets, drinks, gels, and gummies, collagen supplements are everywhere. But until recently, researchers have struggled to prove the benefits

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Doctors find new non-surgical treatment for osteoarthritis patients that may relieve knee pain in weeks

A groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure, knee embolization, is offering new hope for knee osteoarthritis sufferers. Developed by Columbia University researchers, this treatment uses advanced imaging to block blood flow to inflamed knee areas, significantly reducing pain and improving mobility. Many patients find relief within weeks, providing a vital alternative for…

The Economic Times

Stanford Scientists Reversed Arthritis and Regrew Cartilage by Blocking an Aging Protein — and It Worked in Human Tissue Too

Stanford published a Science study June 12 showing blocking aging enzyme 15-PGDH reverses cartilage loss in old mice and regenerates human knee tissue. Here's what 32M Americans with OA need to know.

Medical Daily

Stanford Scientists Unveil Breakthrough That Could Eliminate the Need for Knee Replacements by Regrowing Cartilage with a Single Injection

Stanford Medicine published a landmark study in Science (June 12, 2026) showing that blocking the aging enzyme 15-PGDH completely reverses cartilage loss in old mice, prevents post-injury arthritis, and regenerates human knee tissue from replacement surgeries. Here is the full breakthrough.

Medical Daily

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Eli Lilly says next-gen obesity drug curbs sleep apnea, among other benefits

Eli Lilly presented trial results for its new obesity drug retatrutide. The drug significantly reduced sleep apnea severity and knee osteoarthritis pain in adults with obesity. Patients also experienced substantial weight loss. These findings were shared at an American Diabetes Association conference. Retatrutide targets multiple hormones related to obesity and…

The Economic Times

MEDIPOST Secures FDA Agreement on Single Pivotal Phase 3 Study with Confirmatory Evidence BLA Filing Strategy for CARTISTEM® in the U.S.

SEOUL, South Korea, June 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MEDIPOST, a fully integrated commercial stage cell therapy biotechnology company, announced today that it has secured the FDA's agreement to conduct a single pivotal Phase 3 study for CARTISTEM® in the U.S. This milestone marks a significant step forward in MEDIPOST's mission…

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Weight loss drugs may significantly reduce need for knee replacement surgery, new study suggests

New research has discovered a potential link between weight loss drugs and knee replacement surgery

The Independent UK

Weight-loss drugs may prevent thousands of knee replacements, study suggests

Patients with knee arthritis who took medications for at least three years at reduced risk of needing surgery

The Guardian - UK

Simple Walking Adjustment May Ease Knee Arthritis Pain and Slow Joint Damage, Study Finds

According to recent clinical studies, a simple change in the way you walk may not only provide meaningful relief but also potentially reduce long-term pain and slow the progression of osteoarthritis.

Medical Daily

Contineum Therapeutics Touts PIPE-791 IPF Focus as Pain Data Hint at Wider Potential

Contineum Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CTNM) President and Chief Executive Officer Carmine Stengone said the company remains focused on advancing PIPE-791 in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, while recent exploratory pain data may point to additional clinical opportunities for the LPA1 receptor antagonist. Sp

MarketBeat

Forget Pain Pills: Knee Bracing, Water Therapy and Exercise Beat Drugs for Arthritis Pain, New Study Finds

For millions of adults living with aching, stiff knees, the first instinct is often to reach for a pain pill. But new research suggests there may be a better path to relief that doesn’t start in the medicine cabinet. A recent analysis of knee osteoarthritis treatments found that knee bracing,…

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Osteoarthritis: how stimulating the muscles with electricity may help manage the condition

An estimated 595 million people globally are living with osteoarthritis. This makes it one of the leading causes of pain and disability.

The Guardian - UK

Knee surgery for cartilage damage does not benefit patients, study suggests

People with meniscus tears who underwent surgery had poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis after 10 years than those who did not

The Independent UK

Experts warn ultra-processed foods linked to reduced muscle health

Reduced muscle health leaves people vulnerable to chronic degenerative joint disease

The Conversation

Steroid injections for joint pain: everything you need to know about using them

Osteoarthritis affects around 600 million people globally. It causes pain, stiffness and reduced joint function – most commonly in the knees, hands and hips.

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Will knee injections help your osteoarthritis? Here’s what the evidence says

Knee osteoarthritis is a complex disease that affects the whole joint, including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. Osteoarthritis is a common cause of pain and movement difficulty, affecting 8.3% of people in Australia.

The Conversation

What exercises will keep my ageing joints healthy?

Growing older has plenty of upsides – but achy joints is not one of them.

Medical Daily

Osteoarthritis Joint Pain Relief: Natural Remedies & Exercise Therapies for Daily Mobility

Manage knee osteoarthritis with natural remedies, joint health supplements, and arthritis exercises to reduce pain and improve daily mobility.

The Conversation

Nine years to diagnosis: the challenge of spotting inflammatory arthritis and the role of first contact physiotherapists

Joint pain is often dismissed as ageing, overuse or a minor injury. But for some people it is the first sign of inflammatory arthritis, a group of immune-driven conditions that can damage joints and other organs if not treated promptly.

Medical Daily

Knee Pain Relief: Cortisone Knee Injections vs Hyaluronic Acid Shots vs PRP Knee Treatment

Compare cortisone knee injections, hyaluronic acid shots, and PRP knee treatment to understand osteoarthritis injection options, effectiveness, safety, and knee pain relief for different arthritis stages.

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Doctors Say This 10-Second Walking Test Can Reveal Early Signs of Joint Damage

Joint damage often feels like a sudden event. We imagine a sharp pop or a sudden pain. However, the reality is much more subtle. Your body starts broadcasting struggles years before a formal diagnosis. These signals usually appear through tiny changes in how you move. In 2026, specialists increasingly use…

The Conversation

These shoes are best for hip and knee arthritis, according to science

People with hip and knee osteoarthritis are advised to wear “appropriate footwear” to minimise their pain.

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