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Researchers discovered how to regenerate worn cartilage by blocking a single aging protein, offering hope to millions living with painful osteoarthritis. Multiple breakthrough treatments are racing toward human trials within 18 months.
Scientists discovered that semaglutide, the drug behind Ozempic and Wegovy, can rebuild damaged cartilage in people with arthritis even without weight loss. The breakthrough hints at a powerful new treatment for millions suffering from joint pain.
Lonenetta Bradford waited a quarter century to ring the cancer survivor's bell at CARTI, finally getting her moment of closure surrounded by family and friends. Her journey from a shocking diagnosis to writing a book about faith and resilience shows that healing happens on its own timeline.
Scientists in France successfully rebuilt human cartilage in the lab using decellularized apples as scaffolding. This breakthrough could transform how doctors repair damaged joints, noses, and ears while reducing the need for donor tissue.
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim is competing for an unprecedented third consecutive halfpipe title despite tearing her shoulder cartilage just weeks before the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The 25-year-old snowboarder, who made history as the youngest woman to win Olympic snowboard gold at 17, says muscle memory and family support are carrying her through.
Scientists at Stanford Medicine have found a way to regenerate cartilage by blocking a protein that increases with age. The breakthrough could help millions suffering from joint pain and prevent arthritis in injured athletes.
Swedish researchers have created a universal cartilage graft that helps bones heal themselves without triggering immune rejection. The breakthrough could help over two million people worldwide who need bone transplants each year.
Stanford researchers discovered a treatment that reverses cartilage loss in aging joints and prevents arthritis from forming after injuries. The breakthrough could one day replace knee and hip surgeries for millions suffering from joint pain.