A drug approved for the treatment of arthritis may have a role in
reducing the risk of diabetes and heart trouble developing in young
obese individuals, Harvard researchers report.
Salsalate cuts blood sugar levels in obese adults
Regular aspirin may lower colon cancer risk in men
Men who routinely take aspirin seem to be less likely to develop
colorectal cancer, according to new research findings. However, the
benefit requires the dose of aspirin to be higher than usually
recommended for heart health, and to be taken over at least 6
years.
Depression Rarely Discussed With RA Patients
Rheumatoid arthritis poses heightened risk, but it's talked about
by only 20% of patients
Taking more than one painkiller risky: study
People who use two or more non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs) to help control pain have a worse health-related quality
of life than their peers who use only one, results of a study
suggest.
Psoriatic arthritis does not raise risk of cancer
Overall, people who suffer from psoriatic arthritis do not appear
to have a higher risk of cancer compared to the general population,
according to a new study.
Gene Linked to Inflammatory Arthritis Also Raises Heart Risks
British study found HLA-DRB1 increased chances of dying from
cardiovascular causes
Supplement shows promise for mild knee arthritis
A dietary supplement derived from chickens may bring some pain
relief to people with mild knee arthritis, preliminary research
suggests.