Rheumatoid arthritis can cause inflammation and pain in the joints, including the spine and hips. This can cause back pain and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause inflammation in any joint. For some people, RA affects the joints in the spine, causing stiffness and pain. RA may also be related to sciatica. There are some home and medical treatments...
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Exercise could delay progression of type 1 diabetes when first diagnosed
The findings of a study led by the University of Birmingham suggests that exercise during the first few months of diagnosis of type 1 diabetes could delay the progression of the condition. Credit: CC0 Public Domain Study participants who continued an active exercise regime after type 1 diagnosis extended their partial remission, also known as the ‘honeymoon’...
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What are some skin-friendly foods?
An abundance of skin care products are on the market, but the secret to healthy skin may lie in a person’s diet. Many foods that benefit the skin contain: omega-3 fatty acids omega-6 fatty acids vitamin E antioxidants Research suggests that these and other nutrients and compounds in certain foods can benefit the skin. Also,...
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An over-the-counter and prescribed painkiller is associated with 50% increased risk of heart attack and stroke
An over-the-counter and prescribed painkiller is associated with 50% increased risk of heart attack and stroke People who took this drug also had a higher risk of gastrointestinal bleeding Diclofenac was banned over-the-counter in the UK over heart concerns Researchers of the new study say it should only be available for prescription globally An over-the-counter...
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This stimulant is banned in sports but found in dietary supplements. A doctor asks why
Dr. Pieter Cohen studies the borderline between drugs and ingredients billed as botanicals in dietary supplements. In one instance, his research led the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on weight-loss supplements illegally containing BMPEA, a compound chemically akin to amphetamine and linked to serious health risks. Its makers claimed it came from a...
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Probiotics labelled ‘quite useless’
A group of scientists in Israel claim foods that are packed with good bacteria – called probiotics – are almost useless. Their study is among the most detailed analyses of what happens when we consume probiotics. They are seen as healthy and good for the gut, but the results found they had little or no effect...
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Adjusting Breakfast And Dinner Times Aids Fat Loss: Study
Watching what one eats is an important part of most diets, but can the time of the meal also be an affecting factor? Researchers of a new study finds that adjusting breakfast and dinner times can actually increase weight loss. When Not Just What With so many diet plans available for anyone to follow, people...
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These supplements may actually harm your health
New research warns that a number of weight loss and workout supplements contain — without accurately listing — potentially harmful doses of a substance that has been ruled as unsafe. A range of dietary supplements contain a substance that may harm you. Recently, scientists looked into whether a range of supplements used as weight loss...
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CDC: greater awareness of valley fever needed nationally
(HealthDay)—Greater nationwide awareness of the fungal infection Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) is needed, according to a report published in the August issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Emerging Infectious Diseases. Kaitlin Benedict, from the CDC in Atlanta, and colleagues conducted enhanced surveillance in 14 states in 2016 by identifying coccidioidomycosis cases according...
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Exposure to arsenic, lead, copper and cadmium linked to increased risk of heart disease
Exposure to arsenic, lead, copper and cadmium is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease, finds a comprehensive analysis of the evidence published by The BMJ today. Human heart. Credit: copyright American Heart Association In recent years, exposure to environmental toxic metals such as arsenic, lead, copper, and mercury have become a...