Health News Archives

Popular Supplements Don’t Work Against Arthritis: Study
But lead researcher says it's too soon to give up on glucosamine

Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom
Nerve cells may help spur inflammation, study shows

Drug Treatment for Osteoporosis Patients Urged
Bisphosphonates can be first-line therapy, particularly for those with hip fracture risk, physicians' group says

Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
Study found results for both were same 2 years later

Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
Study finds risk is greatest for those overweight or obese at age 45

Scientists Discover How Osteoarthritis Destroys Cartilage
For sufferers of joint disease, finding could lead to preventive treatments, study says

Modified MRI Spots Early Osteoarthritis
Known biomarker easier to identify, so permanent joint damage may be avoided, study says

Low Vitamin D Raises Women’s Hip Fracture Risk
Too many Americans aren't getting enough of the sun-sourced nutrient, researchers say

Frankincense Provides Relief for Osteoarthritis
Enriched extract of Indian herbal remedy showed improved mobility in 7 days, study says

Hip, Knee Replacements Do Ease Symptoms
People who undergo the surgery are usually happy they did, study finds