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Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients receiving biologics therapy show reduction in depression and insomnia. The National Psoriasis Foundation states that individuals affected by psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis are at a higher risk of depression, compared to the general public. Symptoms of depression include insomnia and anxiety, which causes patients to use high amounts of antidepressants. ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) risk increases with repetitive physical workload, according to research. Previously, prolonged work-related physical activity has been linked to osteoarthritis in some joints. For the study, the researchers looked at self-reported information from 3,680 rheumatoid arthritis patients along with 5,935 controls. Miss Pingling Zeng of the Institute of Environmental Medicine said, “We found ...click here to read more

June is Cataract Awareness Month, so we have compiled our top articles regarding cataracts as well as other health issues pertaining to eyes and vision, such as rheumatoid arthritis, dry eyes, glaucoma, and dizziness. We hope you find these articles informative and adopt some useful tips to prevent eye and vision problems from striking. Prevent ...click here to read more

This week’s health news roundup contains stories about Crohn’s disease, knee pain, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This week, we looked at Crohn’s disease and vitamin D deficiencies, causes and home remedies for knee pain at night, and much more. In case you missed any of these top health stories, we have ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis and gout hospitalization trends have reversed, according to new research. In the last two decades, there has been a switch in hospital admission trends, with more gout patients being hospitalized than rheumatoid arthritis patients. Researcher Sian Yik Lim said, “The findings may reflect suboptimal care received by gout patients and its increasing prevalence. ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis risk in women may be reduced through breastfeeding, according to research. The study, which included over 7,000 older Chinese women, found that breastfeeding was associated with a reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis. The risk was cut by half, compared to women who never breastfed. It has been long known that breastfeeding offers numerous benefits ...click here to read more

Psoriatic arthritis risk is higher in psoriasis patients with bone and joint injuries. Psoriatic arthritis, a chronic arthritis condition associated with psoriasis,  can lead to disability and joint damage. Nearly 30 percent of psoriasis patients will develop psoriatic arthritis. The study included information collected between 1995 and 2013, which included over 15,000 individuals with psoriasis ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis patients face higher gout risk today than in the past, according to research. Gout is a type of arthritis characterized by crystals forming in small joints as a result of excess uric acid in the bloodstream, whereas rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. It has long been believed that rheumatoid arthritis patients were ...click here to read more

Osteoarthritis risk increases with uric acid levels in joints. The researchers found the amount of uric acid found in-between one’s joints could shed light on the likelihood of developing severe osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a debilitating disease and there is currently no mode of treatment to slow down its progression. Senior author of the study Virginia ...click here to read more

June is PTSD Awareness Month, so we’ve put together a list of our editorials that discuss PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), alongside other conditions that can affect or be affected by this condition, including rheumatoid arthritis, sleep apnea, heart attack, stroke, and aging. PTSD is often associated with military servants as it affects 11 to 20 ...click here to read more

The week’s health news roundup presents stories regarding celiac disease, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, aspartame, and Lyme disease. This week, we explored how celiac patients may be taking probiotics containing gluten, how vision damage due to multiple sclerosis may be reversed with over-the-counter cold medications, how rheumatoid arthritis may be triggered by estrogen and progesterone, ...click here to read more

In rheumatoid arthritis patients, fibromyalgia does not affect ultrasound synovitis scores, according to research. Commonly assessed using ultrasound, synovitis is the inflammation of certain connective tissues (namely, synovial membranes). Because ultrasound is an effective way to predict joint destruction, it can aid in devising a possible treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers examined the potential correlations ...click here to read more

Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia cause a negative body image perception in women, according to research. The findings come from the National Institutes of Health, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by chronic inflammation and joint pain. Fibromyalgia is characterized ...click here to read more

A gluten-free diet is recommended for celiac disease patients as a means to control the disease, but some studies have shown it may also benefit those living with rheumatoid arthritis. Susan Goodman, rheumatologist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, explained, “We have studied it fairly extensively, and what becomes clear is that ...click here to read more