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Protein Produced in Rheumatoid Arthritis May Protect Against Alzheimer's Disease
Scientists believe that production of a protein, known as GM-CSF, may be the reason rheumatoid arthritis appears to protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease. In rheumatoid arthritis, the immune... Another Vioxx trial underway
Two months after arthritis patient Frederick "Mike" Humeston was prescribed Vioxx, the otherwise healthy man was stricken with heart trouble. He's now suing Merck and Co., the makes of Vioxx, for knowing about the possible complications and not warning patients. Related articles on this topic are also... Osteoporosis on the rise in India
The Arthritis Foundation of India estimates a 200 percent increase in osteoporosis cases in the last decade. Related articles on this topic are also available on the NewsTarget Network, including: Osteoporosis remains undiagnosed in millions of Americans; here's how to beat the disease with nutrition... Attorney accuses Merck of concealing information about Vioxx's dangers
Attorney Christopher Seeger made his closing argument against Merck in the second Vioxx case brought to trial, and in his closing statements criticized the pharmaceutical giant for inadequate safety testing. If you enjoy this article, you may also be interested in an article entitled 'Leaked documents... Pomegranate may ease osteoarthritis suffers
Pomegranate extract may help fight osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis suffered in the United States, by reducing the body's levels of the inflammatory chemical interleukin-1b and curbing enzymes that cause cartilage erosion, a study shows. Be sure to read the related article, Revealed... Analysis confirms that osteoporosis screenings are worth the price
The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has published findings that suggest osteoporosis screenings for all postmenopausal women is very cost-effective, perhaps signaling an adjustment in the preventive treatment of the disease. If you enjoy this article, you may also be interested in an article... Knee Arthritis - Hydrogen Sulfide Is Present in Joint Fluid
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a gas easily recognized by its rotten egg smell. It has now been shown to reside naturally in our bodies, specifically, in knee joint synovial fluid.... More women have arthritis, but severity is consistent regardless of gender, study says
A French study showed that, although more women have rheumatoid arthritis and are more likely to need joint operations, Reuters reports that their cases are no more or less severe than those of men with the affliction. Be sure to read the related article, Revealed: which fruit and vegetable juices alleviate... The great direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising con: how patients and doctors alike are easily influenced to demand dangerous drugs
A cute, animated ball bounces around very sadly until he takes a magic potion; suddenly, it becomes happier than ever. No, that isn't the plot of a new children's movie. On the contrary, it's the storyline of a Zoloft commercial – yes, Zoloft, a powerful antidepressant drug. In the 1990s, direct-to-consumer... Eating foods rich in carotenoids can help control arthritis, study says
An eMaxHealth article reports that foods rich in carotenoids -- the chemicals responsible for the yellow and orange coloring of some vegetables -- have been found to reduce the risk of inflammatory arthritis, a study by researchers at Duke University Medical Center found. To learn more on this topic...
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