December 27, 2016 Over the counter painkillers linked to hearing loss - Regular use of pain relievers over many years may increase the risk of hearing loss, a recent study suggests.
December 22, 2016 Is running actually good for your knees? If you're a runner, then maybe you've worried about the long-term consequences of all that pounding on your knees.
November 14, 2016 Pfizer's Celebrex shown to be as safe as ibuprofen or naproxen: study Pfizer Inc's Celebrex arthritis drug was shown to be at least as safe as the widely used prescription-strength versions of painkillers ibuprofen and naproxen, and does not appear to cause heart problems that spurred the withdrawal of rival Vioxx, according to a large 10-year study presented on Sunday.
November 4, 2016 Weight loss surgery may reduce risk of developing gout Obese people who have weight loss surgeries like gastric bypass are much less likely than those who don't have surgery to develop gout, a painful type of arthritis, according to a Swedish study.
October 20, 2016 Anti-inflammatory pills tied to heart failure risk Widely used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are associated with an increased risk of heart failure— even in people without a history of cardiac issues, a recent study suggests.
October 19, 2016 Water-based implant new option for Americans with big toe damage When the painkillers stop working, arthritic joint damage in the big toe can make even the weight of a bedsheet agonizing.
October 12, 2016 Unclear if sports raise later arthritis risk Playing team sports, especially soccer, at the elite level may lead to a higher risk for osteoarthritis, but the existing research is of such low quality it's hard to say for sure, according to a recent review.
October 12, 2016 Special footwear may not improve knee arthritis Shoes with modified midsoles designed to relieve pressure on the knee joint don't improve pain and function for people with knee osteoarthritis any more than a new pair of regular walking shoes, according to an Australian study.
September 28, 2016 In-office tests may detect hip tendon problems before MRI Two simple tests that can be done in a doctor's office may be able to rule in or out a painful hip condition that is usually hard to diagnose without magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), according to a small study.
September 26, 2016 FDA approves Amgen's copy of AbbVie arthritis drug Humira The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Amgen Inc's biosimilar version of AbbVie's top-selling arthritis drug, Humira.
