Spotlight Does cracking your knuckles cause arthritis? Plus, how to get rid of bad breath, and more health news HealthDay Apr 24, 2023 Apr 24, 2023 Updated Apr 30, 2024 0 × If you’ve ever cracked your knuckles and thought you shouldn’t have done that, you’re not alone. Yair Ben-Dor has more. 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