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Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp
Researchers develop ultra-thin 'computer on the bone'

Researchers develop ultra-thin 'computer on the bone'

by Emily Dieckman,University of ArizonaOsseosurface electronic devices, which attach directly to the bone, could one day help physicians monitor bone health. It's show here applied to a synt

Researchers develop ultra-thin 'computer on the bone'

by Emily Dieckman,University of ArizonaOsseosurface electronic devices, which attach directly to the bone, could one day help physicians monitor bone health. It's show here applied to a synt
Researchers uncover molecular details of muscle contraction

Researchers uncover molecular details of muscle contraction

by Mario Aguilera,University of California - San DiegoIn a serendipitous discovery, UC San Diego researchers using cryo-EM technology captured the first visualizations of the 3D structure of the

Researchers uncover molecular details of muscle contraction

by Mario Aguilera,University of California - San DiegoIn a serendipitous discovery, UC San Diego researchers using cryo-EM technology captured the first visualizations of the 3D structure of the
Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world's strongest men. This is what they found

Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world's strongest men. This is what they found

by Justin Keogh and Tom Balshaw,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe development of "superhuman" strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the wo

Scientists recently studied the body of one of the world's strongest men. This is what they found

by Justin Keogh and Tom Balshaw,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe development of "superhuman" strength and power has long been admired in many cultures across the wo
Light helps arthritis treatments target joints

Light helps arthritis treatments target joints

by Experimental BiologyA new light-activated drug delivery method could help confine arthritis treatments to the joints, greatly reducing side effects. The drug is activated using an external, low-pow

Light helps arthritis treatments target joints

by Experimental BiologyA new light-activated drug delivery method could help confine arthritis treatments to the joints, greatly reducing side effects. The drug is activated using an external, low-pow
Tips to staying germ-free at the gym

Tips to staying germ-free at the gym

by Robin FosterGoing to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says."Good hygiene prev

Tips to staying germ-free at the gym

by Robin FosterGoing to the gym is good for your overall health, but if you and the gym aren't practicing good hygiene you could still catch a nasty illness, an expert says."Good hygiene prev
Hospital-based exercise program improves quality of life for adults with arthritis

Hospital-based exercise program improves quality of life for adults with arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryA study at Hospital for Special Surgery found supervised exercise classes benefit people with muscle and joint conditions. Credit: Hospital for Special SurgeryIt ma

Hospital-based exercise program improves quality of life for adults with arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryA study at Hospital for Special Surgery found supervised exercise classes benefit people with muscle and joint conditions. Credit: Hospital for Special SurgeryIt ma
Osteoarthritis may double risk of speedy progression to severe multimorbidity, study finds

Osteoarthritis may double risk of speedy progression to severe multimorbidity, study finds

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis—a condition in which the protective cartilage on the ends of bones breaks down—may more than double the risk of speedy pr

Osteoarthritis may double risk of speedy progression to severe multimorbidity, study finds

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOsteoarthritis—a condition in which the protective cartilage on the ends of bones breaks down—may more than double the risk of speedy pr
Knee OA guidance for clinicians simplified and streamlined

Knee OA guidance for clinicians simplified and streamlined

by University of OxfordSimplified list of OARSI and ESCEO treatments for the non-surgical treatment of knee OA from the 2019 guidelines. Credit:Nature Reviews RheumatologyThe burden of knee

Knee OA guidance for clinicians simplified and streamlined

by University of OxfordSimplified list of OARSI and ESCEO treatments for the non-surgical treatment of knee OA from the 2019 guidelines. Credit:Nature Reviews RheumatologyThe burden of knee
Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro

Meta-analysis finds cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%

byUniversity of South AustraliaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainRunning, cycling, or swimming—if you regularly exercise, you're well on track for a long and healthy life, as new research fro
An Overview of Enteropathic Arthritis

An Overview of Enteropathic Arthritis

Joint Symptoms Combined With Gastrointestinal ProblemsByCarol EusticeMedically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDEnteropathic arthritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the spine

An Overview of Enteropathic Arthritis

Joint Symptoms Combined With Gastrointestinal ProblemsByCarol EusticeMedically reviewed byDavid Ozeri, MDEnteropathic arthritis is an inflammatory condition affecting the spine
Harmonizing rheumatology training across Europe

Harmonizing rheumatology training across Europe

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Overarching framework defining the key areas to be addressed by rheumatologists in training. Credit:Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases&

Harmonizing rheumatology training across Europe

by European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)Overarching framework defining the key areas to be addressed by rheumatologists in training. Credit:Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases&