Epigenetic cause of osteoarthritis discovered
Researchers used human tissue samples to discover that those with osteoarthritis have a signature epigenetic change, DNA methylation Continue reading “Epigenetic cause of osteoarthritis discovered” » More...
Vitamin D in high doses may help prevent bone fractures
High doses of Vitamin D may be the most beneficial in reducing bone fractures in older adults, new research suggests Continue reading “Vitamin D in high doses may help prevent bone fractures” » More...
Discovery sheds new light on early onset inflammatory disease
A ‘constant cloud’ of potent inflammatory molecules surrounding the cells responsible for diseases such as thickening of the arteries and rheumatoid arthritis Continue reading “Discovery sheds new light More...
Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to unemployment and early death
When it comes to deadly and disabling diseases, most media appear to pay attention to conditions such as cancer and Alzheimer’s Continue reading “Rheumatoid arthritis can lead to unemployment and early death” More...
Heavy snorers at ‘double risk’ of rheumatoid arthritis
Heavy snoring almost doubles the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis Continue reading “Heavy snorers at ‘double risk’ of rheumatoid arthritis” » More...
Heavy snoring doubles arthritis risk
Snoring heavily almost doubles the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a study shows Continue reading “Heavy snoring doubles arthritis risk” » More...
Scar findings may pave way for new treatments of fibrotic diseases
Scientists have identified the molecular pathway through which physical force contributes to scarring Continue reading “Scar findings may pave way for new treatments of fibrotic diseases” » More...
Bone drugs may prolong life of replacement joints
Using bone-strengthening drugs may increase the longevity of joint replacements and cut the failure rate by half Continue reading “Bone drugs may prolong life of replacement joints” » More...
Proteins protect bones during weight loss dieting
Eating protein-rich foods, especially dairy products, protect bones when overweight or obese young women try to shed weight through dieting Continue reading “Proteins protect bones during weight loss dieting” More...
Regular fish oil decreases osteoarthritis pain
Hard evidence has now been found that taking small amounts of fish oil daily reduces joint pain in osteoarthritis patients Continue reading “Regular fish oil decreases osteoarthritis pain” » More...
