Arthritis, Bones & Joints
Taking Breaks From Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy Seems Safe: Study
Trial found no difference in overall survival
September 5, 2012read on->
Teen Girls Need Bone Health Advice to Stave Off Osteoporosis
Experts update guidelines on screening, prevention for women of all ages
August 24, 2012read on->Meditation May Help Fight Loneliness, Study Says
Researchers also looked at its effect on stress and inflammation in older adults
August 24, 2012read on->
Newer Psoriasis Drugs May Lower Heart Attack Risk for Patients
TNF blockers, other older treatments seemed to cut risk compared to topical meds in study
August 20, 2012read on->A Few Hours of Weekly Exercise May Help Women’s Bones
Study found effect on proteins involved with bone growth in pre-menopausal women
August 15, 2012read on->More Evidence That Exercise in Middle Age Boosts Health
Brisk walking, biking, even house and yard work can cut harmful inflammation, study finds
August 13, 2012read on->Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients May Have Higher Risk for Gum Disease
Small study also found disease was more severe, but cause and effect not proven
August 9, 2012read on->New Pill Might Relieve Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis
Studies suggest drug works but may have serious side effects
August 8, 2012read on->Study Compares Safety of ‘Biologic’ Meds for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Humira, Enbrel and Remicade pose similar death risk, making choice a bit easier for patients, experts say
August 8, 2012read on->In Short Term, Weight-Loss Surgery Doesn’t Raise Fracture Risk
But study found slightly higher risk several years after procedure
August 7, 2012read on->Low Vitamin D Levels May Raise Death Risk in Older Adults: Study
Although cause and effect not proven, frail seniors appeared most vulnerable
August 4, 2012read on->Pregnant Mothers’ Gut Changes May Support Fetal Growth
Women’s gut microbes become less ‘normal’ and less diverse as pregnancy progresses, study shows
August 2, 2012read on->Depression Could Shorten Cancer Survival, Study Suggests
Screening for mental health should be part of standard care, experts say
August 1, 2012read on->
Writing Using the Eyes Might Help Paralyzed Communicate
Although still in development, technology may help people with ALS, other movement problems
July 26, 2012read on->Joint Replacement Boosts Heart Attack Risk Right After Surgery: Study
Experts say doctors need to cut chances of cardiac trouble before procedure
July 23, 2012read on->Scientists Say Blood Test May Help Predict Alzheimer’s
High blood levels of a substance linked to cell death, inflammation seemed to indicate higher risk
July 18, 2012read on->Common Hip Disorder May Raise Risk for Sports Hernia
Doctors who observe groin pain in athletes should check for the condition, researcher says
July 13, 2012read on->