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Glucosamine Fails Osteoarthritis Test
Popular supplement doesn't prevent loss of cartilage in knee, study finds

Coach K: Osteoarthritis Can Be Beaten
Duke men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski overcame potentially crippling foe

No Osteoarthritis Seen in Obese Mice Without Leptin
Hormone linked to appetite may also influence arthritis risk, researchers find

Sleep Training Helps Ease Insomnia Tied to Arthritis
Cognitive behavioral therapy reduced pain and awakenings in study

Biomarker Could Predict Severe Osteoarthritis
Those with highest levels are more apt to have joint replacement, study finds

Excess Weight Speeds Up Osteoarthritis
Rapid loss of knee cartilage directly linked to being overweight in study

Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
Study finds it appears cost-effective for those with severe arthritis

Improved Hip Implants Can Last 20 Years
Younger, active patients will benefit from cement-less version, researchers say

Chlamydia Infection May Play Role in Type of Arthritis
Study ties bacterial exposure to tender joints in group of inflammatory diseases

Once-a-Year Drug Helps Counter Steroid-Linked Bone Loss
Reclast injection beat daily pill at restoring bone for patients with asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, study found