Cartilage is the body’s most stubborn tissue. Once it wears away, it’s usually gone for good. This biological dead-end is the ...

Repairing injured knees and protecting against arthritis could be one step closer after scientists discovered how to block a key protein linked to aging.

Researchers have now unraveled the potential of stem cells in the repair and treatment of damaged cartilage. It is now possible to harvest stem cells from muscle tissue of injured rats and genetically ...

Stanford Medicine scientists have identified a method to regenerate knee cartilage and prevent arthritis by blocking an aging-linked protein. Early tests in mice and human tissue show promise for ...

Stanford scientists report early research showing it may be possible to regrow cartilage, offering new hope for treating ...

There’s also the body’s need for comfort. According to Athiviraham, “cold temperatures can also cause muscles and connective ...