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August is National Breastfeeding Month, so we present some of our stories regarding breastfeeding and its association with rheumatoid arthritis, type 2 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and folic acid. Breastfeeding is a newborn’s primary source of nutrients and nourishment. Growing evidence suggests babies that are breast-fed demonstrate healthier development. While not all women can choose the ...click here to read more

Dry eye symptoms may be reduced by a rheumatoid arthritis drug. Dry eye disease (DED) can lead to visual disturbances and can potentially cause damage to the ocular surface, negatively affecting one’s quality of life. About nine million Americans live with dry eyes and estimated costs hover around $55 million in direct and indirect costs. ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup has the latest on celiac disease, fibromyalgia, vitiligo, hypothyroidism, and rheumatoid arthritis. Studies have shown that celiac disease may increase the risk of asthma, fibromyalgia may raise the risk of osteoporosis, vitiligo doesn’t affect pregnancy, the risk of hypothyroidism may increase with exposure to flame retardants, while rheumatoid arthritis may be prevented ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and lupus are two conditions that cause joint pain. Although joint pain as a common symptom, they are two separate conditions requiring different treatments. Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the joints, and there are many different types of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system ...click here to read more

Arthralgia and arthritis are two conditions that lead to joint pain. Arthralgia actually stems from the Greek term meaning joint pain. The main difference between arthralgia and arthritis is the presence of inflammation. Although both may share many symptoms, if there’s no inflammation, that means you have arthralgia. If inflammation is present along with joint pain, ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis treatment with steroid therapy (glucocorticoid) raises the risk of diabetes, which increases with higher dosages and longer duration. Glucocorticoid, or steroid, therapy is prescribed to nearly half of rheumatoid arthritis patients, but it is a known risk factor for the development of diabetes. The researchers looked at the medical records of over 20,000 ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) cause and prevention may be linked to gut bacteria, according to a recent study. We previously reported on the association between the onset of rheumatoid arthritis and gut microbiota, and the latest findings offer additional evidence on gut bacteria playing a role in the development of RA. The onset and development of rheumatoid ...click here to read more

This week’s news health roundup consists of stories regarding gluten-free diet, vitiligo, E.coli, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. We learned that a gluten-free diet may help with vitiligo, the similarities and differences between norovirus and E.coli, MS-related brain inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis links with depression, and increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease in fibromyalgia patients. ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis was found to take on a milder form in women who experience earlier menopause, according to research. The study involved 134 rheumatoid arthritis cases identified by four local and national registers that were part of the community-based health survey. For the study, researchers identified 134 rheumatoid arthritis cases collected by four local health ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis-related cardiovascular risk can be lowered with immunotherapy. Lead researcher Prof. Aida Babaeva of the Volgograd State Medical University in Russia said, “Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor (TNF) and interferon (IFN), which normally protect the body, attack healthy cells. Patients have painful and inflamed joints. ...click here to read more

According to a small study of 17 adults suffering with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a new technique may improve the stubborn symptoms. The new technique is actually not so new, as it has been used for a long time now to treat and control seizures in patients with epilepsy. The technique called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoporosis both affect the body skeleton, with the former affecting the joints and the latter making the bones weak and brittle due to bone density loss. Osteoporosis affects men and women, but is far more commonly seen among women. In a healthy bone, the tissue is constantly being broken down and ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and insomnia linked to depressive symptoms, fatigue, and disability. The findings of the study suggest that addressing sleep issues in rheumatoid arthritis patients may improve depressive symptoms, fatigue, and disability. The study was a cross-sectional examination of the relationship between sleep quality and rheumatoid arthritis, involving 162 rheumatoid arthritis patients. The participants ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis knee pain relief at home can be achieved through natural remedies directed at easing the knee pain. Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis caused by wear and tear. Over time, the cartilage that cushions the bones of the joint wears thin, causing bone-on-bone friction. This is what causes the pain experienced in osteoarthritis. When ...click here to read more