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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is accompanied by sexual dysfunction in one-third of all RA patients, both men and women. The study found that there are a number of issues that affect RA patients, including low libido, painful intercourse, orgasmic dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and non-satisfactory sexual life. Dr. Pedro Santos-Moreno, lead author, said, “Sexuality is an important dimension ...click here to read more

Hand arthritis can be prevented with exercise and natural remedies. Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation of the joints. The most common form of arthritis is osteoarthritis, which wears out the protective cartilage found between the joints. When cartilage is worn down it allows the bones to rub together, leading to deformities and structural ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup presents our most recent articles on Parkinson’s disease, osteoarthritis, macular degeneration, schizophrenia, and heart attack. This week we found out about an inhaled medication that may improve symptoms in Parkinson’s disease, high cholesterol may contribute to osteoarthritis, age-related macular degeneration risk may be reduced with the Mediterranean diet. We also ...click here to read more

October is Healthy Lung Month, so we present our top articles discussing matters of the lungs, including asthma, bronchitis, COPD, mild cognitive impairment, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. During the month of October, we discuss the importance of the lungs along with useful tips to keep our lungs healthy. Severe asthma may be tackled with new biologic ...click here to read more

High cholesterol may lead to osteoarthritis by causing cartilage cells to die. Researcher Indira Prasadam said, “Our team has already begun working alongside dietitians to try to educate the public about healthy eating and how to keep cholesterol levels at a manageable level that won’t damage joints, in collaboration with orthopedic surgeons based at Prince ...click here to read more

October 17 to 21 is International Infection Prevention Week, so we present our top articles on infection prevention including stories on rheumatoid arthritis, pneumonia, fibromyalgia, urinary tract infections, and the flu. During this time, many health organizations raise awareness on infection prevention to educate the public about ways to prevent illness and the risks associated ...click here to read more

October 12 is World Arthritis Day, so we share with you some of our articles discussing arthritis and related topics such as dry eyes, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. World Arthritis Day has been around since 1996. It is intended to raise awareness about arthritis, to influence policy makers, and to ...click here to read more

An arthritis drug may help treat persons with alopecia, which is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. The rheumatoid arthritis drug may actually help promote hair growth, based on findings from a small study. The researchers found that over 50 percent of the 66 patients who were treated experienced hair regrowth within three months. ...click here to read more

September is Pain Awareness Month, so we present our top articles discussing conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, dry eye, shingles, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, chronic migraines, and chronic pain. Chronic pain can be a debilitating condition and negatively impact a person’s quality of life. Worse yet, if you don’t know the source of your pain, it can ...click here to read more

September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, so we present our top stories regarding alcohol and drug addiction, along with related topics on glaucoma, cocaine, stroke, atrial fibrillation, diverticulitis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Alcohol and drug addiction can drastically impact a person’s life and raise the risk of many negative health consequences. Recovery from ...click here to read more

September is National Yoga Awareness Month, so we present some of our stories discussing the benefits of yoga, including its effects on PTSD, depression, urinary incontinence, prostate cancer, COPD, and arthritis. Yoga has vastly grown in popularity recently, and with so many different varieties existing, just about anyone of any fitness level can get involved. ...click here to read more

The FDA has recently approved a new biologic drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. Known as Erelzi, the drug is a biosimilar for Enbrel, which was previously approved by the FDA. A biosimilar is a biological drug approved based on findings that it is highly similar to an already-approved treatment, with no ...click here to read more

Ulcerative colitis is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). If not well managed, it can lead to complications, including arthritis, uveitis, osteoporosis, and colon cancer. Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation of the large intestine, although the exact reason why this happens is still unknown. Symptoms of ulcerative colitis include rectal bleeding, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. ...click here to read more

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, so we share a selection of our articles explaining the importance and effectiveness of immunization, along with new developments, with regards to fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, shingles, influenza, and norovirus. Vaccination and immunization are important to help ward off illness. For example, the annual flu shot can help lower your ...click here to read more