November 10, 2015 Silicone breast implants still lack proof of safety Good evidence on the safety of silicone gel breast implants is still lacking almost 10 years after they were reintroduced to the U.S. market, researchers report in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
November 3, 2015 Acupuncture and Alexander Technique may improve neck pain Acupuncture sessions and Alexander Technique lessons both seem to improve the symptoms of chronic neck pain after one year, according to a new study.
October 30, 2015 Sleep apnea tied to gout flares Sleep apnea may increase the risk of developing gout and experiencing flare-ups, according to a new study.
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 27, 2015 Vascular disease may increase symptoms of some autoimmune disorders Hardening arteries are often associated with heart disease and stroke – but new research suggests they may be linked with autoimmune diseases as well.
October 27, 2015 Mindfulness program may improve some rheumatoid arthritis symptoms A two-month program combining gentle yoga with meditation techniques, known as Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, seemed to ease tenderness, pain and stiffness among patients with rheumatoid arthritis in a new study.
October 25, 2015 Tai chi can help build strength, relieve pain For people with chronic illnesses ranging from cancer to arthritis, tai chi exercises may improve walking, build strength and reduce pain, according to a new analysis of past research.
October 24, 2015 Arthritis may be worse in poor countries but seem worse in rich ones A study of people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) finds that those in wealthy nations are more troubled by it, even though people in poor countries have more severe symptoms.
October 23, 2015 Georgia man who was paralyzed as a teen becomes mentor for other paraplegics When 55-year-old Jimbo Boyd, of Conyers, Georgia, became paralyzed from the waist down after suffering a spinal cord injury as a teen, he didn’t let it slow him down.
October 22, 2015 Knee replacement surgery works, but so can nonsurgical techniques Total knee replacement can usually relieve pain and improve function, but a nonsurgical regimen can also be effective in some people without posing the complication risks that can plague people who choose surgery, according to a new study.
