Health News Archives

Young Gymnasts Facing Broad Range of New Injuries
MRI scans show knuckle, wrist and bone damage that could develop into early osteoarthritis

New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
Modifying gene called Foxp3 may develop cells capable of suppressing immune response

Health Tip: Exercise to Beat Arthritis Pain
How activity can help you feel better

Study Sheds Light on Painkillers’ Heart Risk
Cox-2 drugs, like Celebrex, less safe than Cox-1 drugs, like naproxen, study says

Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds

Rheumatoid Arthritis Rising Among U.S. Women
Cases have increased since the mid-1990s, study shows

Etanercept, Methotrexate Safe for Juvenile RA
Review finds use, even in combo, an effective long-term treatment

Drug Improves Outcomes for Gout Patients
Study says pegloticase viable treatment for those who've run out of options

Vitamin K Doesn’t Slow Bone Loss
But high doses may protect against fractures, cancer, study suggests

Vioxx’s Heart Risk Lingered Long After Use Ended
Some danger may come with other NSAID pain relievers, experts say