Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis among older people, and it is one of the most frequent causes of physical disability among older adults. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the disease affects both men and women. Before age 45, osteoarthritis is more common in men than in women. After age… Continue reading Osteoarthritis: What You Must Know
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What You Need to Know about Psoriasis
Unlike beauty, psoriasis is more than skin deep. In fact, recent research links the inflammatory skin disorder, in its more serious forms, to greater incidence of early death. Authors of that research report that patients with 10 percent or more of their body covered by psoriasis are at double risk of dying. That finding is… Continue reading What You Need to Know about Psoriasis
How to Avoid Jaw Problems
We get so excited when babies get their first teeth—that tiny sharp bit of white poking up out of smooth pink gums. By the time you reach adulthood, you’ve got thirty-two big teeth—fewer if you had wisdom teeth or others removed—and they probably aren’t quite as white. But they are still just as crucial for… Continue reading How to Avoid Jaw Problems
What Medicines Should You Take for Gout?
Gout, one of the most painful forms of arthritis, occurs when uric acid builds up in the body. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, this buildup can lead to sharp uric acid crystal deposits in joints, often in the big toe; deposits of uric acid (called tophi) that look… Continue reading What Medicines Should You Take for Gout?
Arthritis Facts and Statistics from the CDC
Here, from the Centers for Disease Control, is information you need to know about arthritis: What is arthritis? Arthritis is an umbrella term encompassing more than 100 conditions affecting joints and connective tissue. As there are different types of arthritis, there is no uniform set of symptoms. In general, arthritis and other related conditions are… Continue reading Arthritis Facts and Statistics from the CDC
Rheumatoid Arthritis: A New Villain
Researchers have discovered that one key receptor plays a big part in provoking rheumatoid arthritis. The finding, by investigators from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, means that there is now a new target for potential treatments of RA. The receptor, TLR5 or toll-like receptor 5, begins the damaging process of inflammation… Continue reading Rheumatoid Arthritis: A New Villain