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Study Shows Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis
Health
- December 23, 2008
Women who did weight-bearing sports such as swimming had greater bone density in menopause
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Scientists Discover Trigger for Autoimmune Diseases
Health
- December 22, 2008
Self-attacking, dormant cells switch 'on' in those with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis
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Health Tip: Managing Joint Pain
Health
- December 17, 2008
Suggestions to help you feel better
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CT Colonography Screens for Cancer, Osteoporosis
Health
- December 2, 2008
Abdominal scan checks bone mineral density with no additional radiation, minimal cost
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Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries
Health
- December 1, 2008
MRI scans show knuckle, wrist and bone damage that could develop into early osteoarthritis
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Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
Health
- November 27, 2008
November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit
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Sport Supplement May Help Shield Seniors From Falls
Health
- November 19, 2008
Beta-alanine boosts muscle, balance, study finds
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New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
Health
- November 13, 2008
Modifying gene called Foxp3 may develop cells capable of suppressing immune response
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Health Tip: Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain
Health
- November 12, 2008
How activity can help you feel better
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Study Sheds Light on Painkillers' Heart Risk
Health
- November 3, 2008
Cox-2 drugs, like Celebrex, less safe than Cox-1 drugs, like naproxen, study says
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Biologics Don't Raise Cancer Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Health
- October 28, 2008
Review finds no connection between drugs that block tumor necrosis factor and malignancies
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Rheumatoid Arthritis May Harm Gums
Health
- October 28, 2008
Periodontal disease rises as the joint ailment worsens, research shows
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Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Health
- October 28, 2008
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds
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Etanercept, Methotrexate Safe for Juvenile RA
Health
- October 27, 2008
Review finds use, even in combo, an effective long-term treatment
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New Drug May Strengthen Women's Bones
Health
- October 27, 2008
In study, denosumab outperformed a standard osteoporosis therapy
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Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart
Health
- October 27, 2008
Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Rising Among U.S. Women
Health
- October 27, 2008
Cases have increased since the mid-1990s, study shows
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Drug Improves Outcomes for Gout Patients
Health
- October 26, 2008
Study says pegloticase viable treatment for those who've run out of options
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One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues
Health
- October 21, 2008
International analysis finds 11% issued 'black box' warnings by FDA
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Vitamin K Doesn't Slow Bone Loss
Health
- October 16, 2008
But high doses may protect against fractures, cancer, study suggests
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Vioxx's Heart Risk Lingered Long After Use Ended
Health
- October 14, 2008
Some danger may come with other NSAID pain relievers, experts say
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Body Fat, Muscle Distribution Linked to RA Disability
Health
- October 2, 2008
More fat on arms, legs tied to more inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, study says
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Resistance Training Boosts Mobility in Knee Arthritis Patients
Health
- October 2, 2008
Using free weights, isometric exercise tied to overall increase in physical activity levels
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Three Genes Raise Gout Risk
Health
- October 1, 2008
Finding could lead to new treatments, experts say
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Popular Supplements Don't Work Against Arthritis: Study
Health
- September 30, 2008
But lead researcher says it's too soon to give up on glucosamine
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