Archive for the ‘Arthritis’
Vitamin D May Influence Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Disease
TUESDAY, Aug. 24 (HealthDay News) — Scientists have discovered a link between vitamin D and genes related to autoimmune diseases and cancer. The finding may explain why vitamin D deficiency is a risk factor for a number of serious illnesses, including multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, according to researchers from the United Kingdom
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Vitamin D May Influence Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Disease
Prior Fractures Could Raise Older Women’s Odds for Osteoporosis
MONDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) — Older women who suffered bone fractures earlier in life may be at higher risk for osteoporosis today, a new study suggests
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Prior Fractures Could Raise Older Women’s Odds for Osteoporosis
Sham Acupuncture for Knee Arthritis as Effective as the Real Therapy
FRIDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) — Sham acupuncture is as effective as traditional Chinese acupuncture in the treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis, a new study states. It also found that the communication style of the acupuncturist could have a significant impact on pain reduction and patient satisfaction, said the researchers at the M.D. Anderson Cancer
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Sham Acupuncture for Knee Arthritis as Effective as the Real Therapy
Early Steps Can Protect Your Knees, Prevent Later Problems
SATURDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) — Protecting your knees when you’re younger may help prevent serious problems such as arthritis and the need for knee replacement when you’re older, an expert advises. Research indicates that nearly half of adults develop arthritis in at least one knee by age 85, and the risk is even greater for
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Study: Alcohol May Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
Drinking alcohol may ease the pain of—and lower the risk of developing—rheumatoid arthritis, a new study suggests.
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Study: Alcohol May Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
Fish Oil Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Millions of Americans already take fish oil to keep their hearts healthy and to treat ailments ranging from arthritis to depression. Now, a new study suggests that the supplements may also help women lower their risk of breast cancer.
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Fish Oil Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Vaccines Don’t Appear to Increase Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
TUESDAY, July 6 (HealthDay News) — Routine adult vaccinations for flu and other conditions don’t appear to increase the risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a new study has found. The finding challenges a common belief that such vaccinations can cause the immune system to attack the body and trigger long-term inflammatory conditions such as RA. Swedish researchers
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Vaccines Don’t Appear to Increase Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
Genes Tied to Hair Loss Disorder
By Jenifer GoodwinHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, June 30 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have implicated eight genes in the development of alopecia areata, a disorder that causes hair to thin and fall out. The genes are already associated with other autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes, meaning that drugs may already be in the pipeline that
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Key-Hole Surgery for Knee Injury Doesn’t Lower Arthritis Risk
TUESDAY, June 29 (HealthDay News) — Arthroscopic surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscal cartilage injury in the knee does not reduce the risk of developing osteoarthritis later, a new study finds. Researchers analyzed data from 326 patients who were examined and treated for knee injuries in 1996 and 1997
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Key-Hole Surgery for Knee Injury Doesn’t Lower Arthritis Risk