Arthritis - Page 9

October 28, 2015

Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life

While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.

October 28, 2015

Gout may protect brain from Alzheimer’s disease, study finds

Gout, the most common type of inflammatory arthritis, affects an estimated 8.3 million Americans.

October 28, 2015

Over-the-counter drug may work well for arthritis

Three daily doses of glucosamine and chondroitin may provide the same relief as a smaller dose of prescription celecoxib for people with severe pain from osteoarthritis, according to a randomized trial in four European countries.

October 27, 2015

Health myth: Is cracking your knuckles really bad for you?

You love to pop—but should you stop?

October 27, 2015

Nighttime finger splints may help relieve arthritis pain

Inexpensive splints worn nightly can reduce the pain of hand osteoarthritis, a chronic ailment that affects a majority of older adults, a new study shows.

October 27, 2015

Mental health problems may explain link between rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease

Mental health problems may explain link between rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disease

October 27, 2015

Arthritis may increase risk of poverty, especially for women

An arthritis diagnosis increases the risk of falling into poverty, according to an Australian study.

October 27, 2015

Knee arthritis more likely after ACL reconstruction

People who have had reconstructive surgery for a knee ligament tear develop wear-and-tear arthritis in the injured knee three times more often than in the uninjured knee, according to a new study.

October 26, 2015

Acetaminophen not effective for lower back pain, study finds

A new meta-analysis review has concluded that acetaminophen is not effective for lower back pain or osteoarthritis, Medical News Today reported.

October 26, 2015

Yoga beneficial for arthritis, study says

"There's kind of a myth that says if you have arthritis, the good thing to do is to rest your joints," says a John Hopkins professor who co-authored a study that might bust the myth wide open.