Arthritis, Bones & Joints
New Method May Help Pinpoint Woman’s Final Menstrual Period
Doctors could use information to start preventive treatment for bone loss, researcher says
March 26, 2013read on->Certain Lifestyle Factors Linked to Arthritis in Study Patients
Screening for smoking, obesity and diabetes may help identify those at greater risk for rheumatoid arthritis
March 25, 2013read on->Fit Kids May Dodge Fractures in Old Age
Regular exercise linked to increases in peak bone mass, study says
March 25, 2013read on->Complications More Common Than Thought for Type of Hip Surgery
Study looked at minimally invasive procedure to repair damage to inside of the joint
March 25, 2013read on->Return-to-Work Rate High After Knee Replacement, Study Finds
Most physically active laborers get back on the job
March 23, 2013read on->Antibiotic Linked to Heart Problems in COPD Patients
Study looked at clarithromycin use for lung conditions, but didn’t prove cause-and-effect
March 23, 2013read on->Health Tip: Is Arthritis Affecting Your Hands?
A dull or burning pain is a key warning sign
March 21, 2013read on->Woman’s Tea Addiction Led to Loss of Teeth, Bone Problems
Extreme levels of fluoride from daily consumption of a concentrated brew caused pain, brittle teeth
March 20, 2013read on->Therapy as Good as Surgery for Some With Torn Knee Cartilage
Study looked at osteoarthritis patients in severe pain
March 19, 2013read on->Vitamin D Levels in Pregnancy May Not Affect Kids’ Future Bone Health
Fewer mothers-to-be need supplementation than currently recommended, U.K. study suggests
March 19, 2013read on->Fewer Kids Getting Hurt in Most Sports, Study Finds
However, football and soccer injuries have risen over past decade
March 19, 2013read on->Joint Replacement May Reinvigorate Sex Life
Study shows unsung benefit of the surgery may be the ability to enjoy all aspects of life more
March 19, 2013read on->Hands-On Therapy May Spell Relief for Low Back Pain
Study found osteopath worked better for patients than ultrasound therapy
March 18, 2013read on->Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Be Costly
Study looked at direct health care spending, worker productivity
March 15, 2013read on->Can Green Tea, Coffee Reduce Stroke Risk?
Large Japanese study didn’t prove cause and effect, however
March 14, 2013read on->Gene Therapy Helped Mice Withstand Arthritis: Study
Injecting a gene responsible for lubrication in joints may one day help humans, researcher says
March 14, 2013read on->Daily Aspirin Linked to Lower Risk for Deadly Skin Cancer in Women
Large study found up to 30 percent reduced odds of developing melanoma
March 11, 2013read on->Health Tip: Protect Your Hips From Arthritis Damage
Slow the progression of hip arthritis
March 11, 2013read on->Tooth Loss Associated With Higher Risk for Heart Disease
Reason for link between teeth, gums and heart health is still unclear, researcher says
March 7, 2013read on->Steroid Shots Disappoint in Back Pain Study
Patients who got injections saw less improvement than with surgery, other treatments
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