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Many older adults use meds to block arthritis pain

Many older adults take a pill for short-term relief from arthritis joint pain. But doing so may raise their risk of other health problems.

Many older adults take a pill for short-term relief from arthritis joint pain. But doing so may raise their risk of other health problems.

In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks the body’s own joints. Now, scientists have identified a protein that plays a critical role.

Currently in development for implants, a new lab-made cartilage gel may be better than the real thing for relief from stiff, achy knees.

When users tried out a new personalized ankle exoskeleton, they could customize its behavior to their liking in less than two minutes.