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Beware the chair: sedentary habits harm bones, contribute to higher body fat, study reveals

Researchers compared the associations of sedentary and physical activities with factors such as body fat.

23 Jun 2023

Current estimates of national, state-level, and county-level prevalence of US adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of depression

Researchers presented nationwide, statewide, and countywide depression prevalence estimates among US adults in 2020.

19 Jun 2023

Inflammation regulating gene also plays a key role in maintaining normal blood-sugar levels, study shows

A study led by researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research shows for the first time how a gene called RELA, known to regulate inflammation, also plays an essential role in maintaining normal blood-sugar levels.

14 Jun 2023

Exploring the association of coffee drinking, aspirin intake, and smoking with Parkinson's disease severity

Researchers evaluated the association between lifestyle habits and severity of Parkinson's disease (PD).

14 Jun 2023

Scientists show how pregnancy induces progressive changes in the maternal immune system

We have a good understanding of how a woman's external features can change during pregnancy, but scientists know surprisingly little about what biological changes occur internally.

13 Jun 2023

Researchers develop protein biomarker panels to predict developmental dysplasia of the hip

Researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine have developed panels of protein biomarkers present in teens and young adults that distinguish individuals with healthy hips from those with developmental dysplasia of the hip, also known as hip dysplasia, which often progresses to hip osteoarthritis if not recognized before early adulthood.

13 Jun 2023

Sex differences contribute to age-related inflammation: Study

Older female mice had more immune cells entering areas of the body where they shouldn't according to a new study, demonstrating that sex differences contribute to age-related inflammation that needs to be considered in future research.

13 Jun 2023

Study: Weight and BMI policies by NHS are inappropriate and worsen health inequalities

Weight and body mass index (BMI) policies introduced by NHS commissioning groups in England are inappropriate and worsening health inequalities, according to a new study published in BMC Medicine today [13 June] that analyzed nearly 490,000 hip surgeries.

12 Jun 2023

Study:Overactive inflammatory response could be at the root of many long COVID cases

An overactive inflammatory response could be at the root of many long COVID cases, according to a new study from the Allen Institute and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

12 Jun 2023

Experimental drug may slow the progression of atherosclerosis

An experimental drug already tested as a potential treatment for cancer, lung disease, and Alzheimer's disease may slow the progression of atherosclerosis that leads to heart disease, a new study shows.

8 Jun 2023

Pneumothorax prevalence in COVID-19 and influenza patients

Researchers examined the occurrence and patient risk factors involved in pneumothorax.

8 Jun 2023

Life-changing procedure using new aortic valve device clears way for patient in need of liver transplant and hip replacement

Janice Couch, 62, a retired pre-school teacher from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is finally physically ready to receive two procedures that stand to change her life, thanks to Henry Ford Health interventional cardiologists who paved the way by implanting a new aortic valve device for the first time in the health system's history.

6 Jun 2023

Trends in the prevalence of individual health risk factors: how has the mortality risk changed over time?

Researchers explored the prevalence of health risk factors and their correlation with all-cause mortality.

6 Jun 2023

Fine-tuning cell mechanics stimulates hair growth: Study

Just as people's joints can get stiff as they age and make it harder for them to move around, hair follicle stem cells also get stiff, making it harder for them to grow hair, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

6 Jun 2023

Study provides a treasure trove of information on molecular biology of the immune system

Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys, collaborating with scientists from Eli Lilly and Company, have revealed the structure and function of a drug called LY3361237, which can reduce the harmful activity of the immune system to help treat autoimmune diseases.

5 Jun 2023

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Concerns about the environment, ethics, and health drive the adoption of plant-based diets, but the healthiness of next-generation plant-based alternatives remains uncertain. Research explores the need to optimize nutrient profiles, digestibility, and bioavailability of plant-based foods for enhanced health benefits.

4 Jun 2023

Study offers the most comprehensive archive of cellular, molecular features involved in psoriatic disease

Beneath and beyond the reddish, flaky lesions that form in the skin of those with psoriasis, mild and severe forms of the disease can be told apart by the activity of key cells and signaling pathways, a new study shows.

2 Jun 2023

Understanding factors associated with long-term opioid use in fibromyalgia patients

Fibromyalgia is common, affecting around 2% of people in the general population. The 2017 EULAR recommendations state that tramadol - a weak opioid - may be considered for pain management in fibromyalgia, but advise against use of strong opioids due to lack of evidence of efficacy, and the high risk of side effects and addiction.

2 Jun 2023

Long-term side effects of modern treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

Janus kinase inhibitors (JAKi) and biologics are the cornerstone of modern treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). But there have been concerns over long-term side effects.

1 Jun 2023

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases increase the risk of lethal comorbidities

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) include over 200 diseases that affect over 120 million Europeans of all ages.

1 Jun 2023

Arthritis News and Research

Latest Arthritis News and Research

Beware the chair: sedentary habits harm bones, contribute to higher body fat, study reveals

Current estimates of national, state-level, and county-level prevalence of US adults reporting a lifetime diagnosis of depression

Inflammation regulating gene also plays a key role in maintaining normal blood-sugar levels, study shows

Exploring the association of coffee drinking, aspirin intake, and smoking with Parkinson's disease severity

Scientists show how pregnancy induces progressive changes in the maternal immune system

Researchers develop protein biomarker panels to predict developmental dysplasia of the hip

Sex differences contribute to age-related inflammation: Study

Study: Weight and BMI policies by NHS are inappropriate and worsen health inequalities

Study:Overactive inflammatory response could be at the root of many long COVID cases

Experimental drug may slow the progression of atherosclerosis

Pneumothorax prevalence in COVID-19 and influenza patients

Life-changing procedure using new aortic valve device clears way for patient in need of liver transplant and hip replacement

Trends in the prevalence of individual health risk factors: how has the mortality risk changed over time?

Fine-tuning cell mechanics stimulates hair growth: Study

Study provides a treasure trove of information on molecular biology of the immune system

Unpacking the nutrient profiles of new-age plant-based foods: Are they truly healthier?

Study offers the most comprehensive archive of cellular, molecular features involved in psoriatic disease

Understanding factors associated with long-term opioid use in fibromyalgia patients

Long-term side effects of modern treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases increase the risk of lethal comorbidities

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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