After spending a month in space, a small group of mice returned to Earth with joint problems. Now scientists are wondering what that means for humans who go to space. Researchers at Henry Ford ...

Excess weight and obesity are the most significant manageable factors contributing to hip and joint problems, accelerating cartilage breakdown. While omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA) have strong evidence ...

Looking to improve your joint health? Fitness experts recommend these eight exercises for stronger joints and better mobility ...

Where your lower jaw meets your skull, in front of your ear, you’ll find your TMJ, or temporomandibular joint. Problems with this joint or the surrounding muscles can result in temporomandibular ...

Athletic participation brings countless benefits, from cardiovascular health to mental wellbeing, but certain sports carry significantly higher risks for joint injuries that can impact mobility for ...

Remember that tiny click in your wrist you felt while texting last week? Or that fleeting ache in your knuckle when you opened a stubborn jar? If you’re like most people, you probably shrugged it off ...

Joint problems are generally thought to be a problem that shows up in older adults. But joint issues also occur in young kids. What's most alarming is that often, serious signs of joint problems are ...

Read more in the PNW Health series. Hiking. Running. Cycling. Skiing. The Northwest is known for our year-round sports — and its enthusiasts. After all, almost 1.2 million Seattle-area adults, or 36% ...

Arthroplasty is joint replacement surgery. People may undergo arthroplasty to treat arthritis or other joint problems if nonsurgical treatments have not worked. During an arthroplasty, surgeons remove ...

Arthroplasty and arthroscopy are two procedures surgeons perform to restore function in your joints. Arthroplasty and arthroscopy are both common types of surgery used to treat a wide range of ...