Being overweight is linked to a higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis in women, according to…
Month: November 2012
Weekly soft drink consumption bubbles up knee osteoarthritis; especially in men
Sugary soft drink consumption contributes not only to weight gain, but also may play a…
Physical activity in childhood may lead to stronger knee structure as an adult
Being more physically active in childhood is linked to greater knee cartilage and tibial bone…
Brain injury and stress disorder strong indicators of vision problems for veterans
Many veterans of the United States armed forces who have traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic…
Age-related macular degeneration treatment works even with other eye problem, study finds
The primary treatment for wet macular degeneration, a chronic eye condition that causes vision loss,…
Anti-TNF therapy fails to relieve pain caused by hand osteoarthritis, study suggests
A new study suggests that anti-tumor necrosis factor drugs (also called anti-TNF) offer no relief…
Fibromyalgia and the brain: New clues reveal how pain and therapies are processed
According to new research, pain experienced by people with fibromyalgia may be caused by a…
Biologics may prevent premature death in people with rheumatoid arthritis, study suggests
According to new research, treatment with biologic medications may reduce the risk of premature death…
Bone medication may save knees
According to new research, a daily dose of strontium ranelate — a medication prescribed for…
Early stress may sensitize girls’ brains for later anxiety
High levels of family stress in infancy are linked to differences in everyday brain function…