Scientists have found evidence that vulnerability to rheumatoid arthritis may begin before birth. Finger joints commonly ...

What do we have in common with fish, besides being vertebrates? The types of joints we (and most vertebrates) share most likely originated from the same common ancestor. But it’s not a feature that we ...

That twinge in your knee before rain isn’t just in your head — your joints are responding to atmospheric changes in fascinating ways. For generations, people have claimed they could “feel” approaching ...

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Many of us have noisy joints. Knees crack on the stairs, necks pop when we stretch, and knuckles seem to crack almost on demand. These sounds can be startling and are often blamed on aging, damage or ...

We are in the middle of National Bike Month, and cycling enthusiasts love to talk up the benefits of their favorite activity. "It's definitely my longevity drug," says Brooks Boliek, 65, an avid ...

Uncovertebral hypertrophy is swelling or enlargement of the uncovertebral joints. These are joints in the neck that stabilize and allow for movement. Symptoms often include stiffness and pain. The ...

The tarsometatarsal (TMT) joints are in the feet. Pain may indicate an injury to these joints. Without treatment, arthritis may develop or the arch of the foot may collapse. TMT joint pain may ...