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Migraine Associated With Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

According to research, women who have migraines with aura could be more likely to...

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Insomnia and Short Sleep Duration Associated With Increased Mortality Risk

According to research, men with insomnia and sleep duration of six or fewer hours...

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Walnut Consumption Significantly Decreases LDL Cholesterol

Researchers have found that high-walnut-enriched diets significantly decreased total and LDL cholesterol for the...

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Dietary Fat Linked to Pancreatic Cancer

According to a study, high intake of dietary fats from red meat and dairy...

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New Evidence Why Repair of Myelin Fails in Multiple Sclerosis

Research has uncovered new evidence suggesting that damage to nerve cells in people with...

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Memory Test Helps Understand Parkinson's Disease Effect on Behavior

A new neuropsychological memory test developed by Dr. Mark Gluck, is helping to uncover...

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Patient Receives Cardiac Stem Cells in Clinical Trial

Doctors at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute have announced the completion of the first procedure...

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Ginkgo Biloba Extract Offers Some Benefit for Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic neurological disease afflicting young and middle-aged adults, resulting in...

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer

According to a study by John S. Witte and colleagues, omega-3 fatty acids appear...

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New Technique Could Be Useful In the Early Detection of Alzheimer's

A diagnostic technique which may greatly simplify the detection of Alzheimer's has been discovered...

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Olive Oil Intake Reduces Blood Pressure and Could Reduce Cancer Risk

The olive tree, Olea europaea, is native to the Mediterranean basin and parts of...

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What You Eat May Reduce or Increase Your Risk of Alzheimer’s

Frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables, fish and omega-3 rich oils may decrease the...

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Grape Seed Extract May Reduce Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's

Researchers have found that a compound in grape seed extract reduces plaque formation and...

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Resveratrol Could Have Applications for the Treatment of Obesity

Resveratrol, a compound present in grapes and red wine, has been reported to inhibit...

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Psoriasis Associated With Cardiovascular Disease

According to research, the skin disease psoriasis is associated with atherosclerosis (a buildup of plaque in the arteries) characterized by an increased prevalence of...

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Increased Levels of Certain Molecules Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis

According to results of a study, an increase of certain molecules (cytokines and chemokines involved in the functioning of the immune system) can predict...

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Exercise Improves Functional Ability in Rheumatoid Arthritis

According to a study, undertaking a supervised exercise program can have beneficial effects on functional status and physical function in rheumatoid arthritis patients. Exercise...

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Tai Chi Improves Pain and Disability in Arthritis

The results of an analysis of studies have provided some evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis.  The study examined the...

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Genes Interact With Smoking in Development of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Recent genetic studies have revealed several new sites of genes that are risk factors for developing rheumatoid arthritis. The strongest association with ACPA-positive rheumatoid...

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Vitamin D Could Prevent Cartilage Loss in Knee Osteoarthritis

According to researchers, vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased cartilage loss in older adults (range 51-79 years). Sunlight exposure and vitamin D levels...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms Improve After Treating Gum Disease

Researchers report that sufferers of gum disease who also have a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis reduced their arthritic pain, number of swollen joints...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Meds Associated With Increased Shingles Risk

According to a study, use of certain medications known as monoclonal anti– tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α) antibodies for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis...

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Home UVB Therapy for Psoriasis as Effective as Hospital Treatment

A study has concluded that for patients with psoriasis, treatment with ultraviolet B (UVB) at home is as effective and as safe as conventional...

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Psoriasis Associated With Diabetes and High Blood Pressure in Women

According to a report in the Archives of Dermatology, women with psoriasis appear to have an increased risk for developing diabetes and high blood...

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Seaweed Supplement Shows Promise for Osteoarthritis Treatment

A small, double blind, placebo controlled pilot study has investigated treatment of osteoarthritis with a natural multi-mineral seaweed supplement. Osteoarthritis is a slow destructive...

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Cherry Supplement Improves Pain and Function in Osteoarthritis

According to recent research, ground whole Montmorency tart cherries in pill form may be a promising pain-reliever for osteoarthritis. A previous study has demonstrated...

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Study Confirms Vitamin C Intake Associated With Lower Risk of Gout

According to new research, men with higher vitamin C intake appear less likely to develop gout, a painful type of arthritis Gout is a...

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Report for Use of Complementary Medicines in Arthritis

The Arthritis Research Campaign has launched the first evidence-based report dedicated to the use of complementary medicines in arthritis using results from randomized controlled...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Affect Your Teeth

People with rheumatoid arthritis may be at increased risk for periodontal disease, according to researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Rheumatoid...

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Smoking Cessation May Help Control Rheumatoid Arthritis

Smoking cessation may help control your rheumatoid arthritis, according to research from the American College of Rheumatology. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that...

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Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate for Osteoarthritis

In October 2008, Arthritis & Rheumatism published a study on the effect of glucosamine and/or chondroitin sulfate on the progression of knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis,...

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Chondroitin Relieves Symptoms of Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis causes disability and is a major public health problem. A new study examined the effect of chondroitins 4 and 6 sulfate (CS) on...

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There is No Increased Risk of Osteoarthritis From Exercise

There is no good evidence supporting a harmful effect of exercise on joints in the setting of normal joints and regular exercise, according to...

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Yoga Can Be Beneficial For Rheumatoid Arthritis

A program of yoga poses, breathing and relaxation significantly reduces joint tenderness and swelling for people with rheumatoid arthritis, according to research funded in...



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