One fifth of Americans have arthritis, survey shows
More than 22 percent of Americans have arthritis, with a million new cases being diagnosed every year, according to a new...
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In early trials, drug fights inflammatory diseases
An experimental new antibody drug has proved safe and effective in treating three diseases involving inflammation - scaly...
Statins may delay prostate problems in older men
Taking statins for high cholesterol appears to significantly delay the development of an enlarged prostate, a common condition...
Popular joint supplements do not work, study finds
Two supplements taken by millions of people around the world for joint pain do not work and should not be paid for by health...
Statins linked to lower rheumatoid arthritis risk
Israeli scientists have found a significant link between taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs like Lipitor or Crestor...
Heart procedure misunderstood, overused: doctors
Patients who sign up for common procedures to clean out blocked arteries in the heart often believe they are cutting their...
Drug cuts stroke risk by half vs aspirin: study
An experimental drug from Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer reduces the risk of stroke by more than half compared with aspirin,...
Vitamin D tied to cancer, autoimmune disease genes
Scientists have found that vitamin D influences more than 200 genes, including ones related to cancer and autoimmune diseases...
US FDA panel rejects Jazz drug for fibromyalgia
A U.S. advisory panel on Friday rejected a Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc medicine to treat the pain disorder fibromyalgia amid...
Painkiller use linked to stroke risk
Common painkillers that have been linked to an increased risk of heart attack may also elevate risk of stroke, a new study...
Tai Chi beats stretching in fibromyalgia study
The slow, flowing movements of tai chi are better for relieving pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia than conventional...
REFILE: Acetaminophen tied to childhood wheezing and allergies
A pair of studies suggests that the common painkiller acetaminophen -- better known as Tylenol in the U.S. -- may be fueling...
Tylenol tied to childhood wheezing and allergies
A pair of studies suggests that the common painkiller acetaminophen -- better known as Tylenol in the U.S. -- may be fueling...
Doubt cast on common back pain management
Many people with arthritis-related back pain might be prevented from getting long-lasting pain relief under the current management...
Fibromyalgia comes with a suicide risk: study
When treating women with fibromyalgia, doctors should be on the lookout for depression and warning signs of suicide, according...
Gout drug colchicine safe in pregnancy: study
The gout drug colchicine is safe for women to take during pregnancy, report researchers from Israel. In addition to the debilitating...
'Mind-body' therapy shows promise for fibromyalgia
A form of 'mind-body' therapy that focuses on the role of emotions in physical pain may offer some relief to people with...
Antioxidants no help vs rheumatoid arthritis, lupus
Antioxidants in food and supplements might not protect women from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or lupus after all, a large U.S....
UK's NICE backs wider choice of arthritis drugs
Britain's health cost watchdog has changed tack and recommended that rheumatoid arthritis patients should have more options...
Behavioral therapy plus exercise may ease fibromyalgia
For people with troubling cases of fibromyalgia, a combination of behavioral counseling and exercise therapy tailored to...
Cheap gout drug proves useful for heart pain
A drug used for more than 40 years to treat gout could also offer a cheap alternative to more modern heart drugs for patients...
Costa Rica shuts stem cell clinic
Costa Rica has ordered the country's largest stem cell clinic to stop offering treatment, saying there is no proof that it...
New mutant genes linked to rheumatoid arthritis
A large study of European populations has uncovered seven new clusters of defective genes that may be responsible for rheumatoid...
Obesity ups risk of painful fibromyalgia
To help guard against the pain syndrome fibromyalgia, best to maintain a healthy weight and stay active, according to a new...
Should you use aspirin for a migraine?
A single dose of aspirin can bring at least temporary pain relief to about half of people with migraines, a new research...
Many people gain weight after knee replacement
People often pack on the pounds after undergoing a knee replacement, a new study hints, and this could put both their new...
Pregnancy linked to lower rheumatoid arthritis risk
A new study finds that women who give birth may have a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis than women who remain...
Naproxen, acetaminophen (Tylenol) dull migraine pain
Migraine sufferers may be able to get sufficient relief without turning to prescription drugs, according to two new studies....
Rheumatoid arthritis increasing in white women
After decades of decline, rheumatoid arthritis is on the rise among white women in the US, new research shows. While the...
Moderate drinking may slow arthritis progression
Some studies have suggested that moderate drinkers have a lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, and now new findings...
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