Arthritis February 23, 2017 Online treatment reduces chronic knee pain from arthritis A web-based program of exercise and coping skills training improves both function and pain in arthritic knees, a new study suggests.
Men's Health February 16, 2017 Weak thigh muscles tied to knee osteoarthritis in women Women with weaker thigh muscles may be more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis, a recent study suggests.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH 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.
Obesity 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.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH 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.
MEDICAL RESEARCH 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.
Pregnancy September 28, 2016 Task force advises routine preeclampsia screening in pregnancy Pregnant women should get routine blood pressure checks at every prenatal visit to screen for preeclampsia, according to new proposed U.S. guidelines aimed at preventing deaths from this complication.
NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH September 21, 2016 Just going on vacation may change gene activity In a new study comparing a meditation retreat with just relaxing in the same locale, both options improved stress regulation, immune function and other cellular markers in the blood.
Pregnancy September 7, 2016 MRIs in early pregnancy appear safe, but contrast agent may not be In the critical first trimester of pregnancy, undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) without a contrast agent is not associated with any negative outcomes for the baby, according to a new study.
Nutrition August 25, 2016 Regular nibbling on nuts linked to low inflammation Eating a handful of nuts five times per week may reduce inflammation, a condition that contributes to heart disease, diabetes and many other chronic illnesses, say the authors of a recent U.S. study.
Rheumatoid Arthritis August 9, 2016 Mesoblast cell treatment shows promise in rheumatoid arthritis, study finds Mesoblast Ltd on Monday said its experimental stem-cell treatment led to significant improvements of symptoms and disease activity in patients whose rheumatoid arthritis had stopped being helped by widely used biotech medicines, according to data from a mid-stage trial.
