Why some people with psoriatic arthritis don’t respond to treatment
Psoriatic arthritis, or PsA, is a long-term condition that affects both the skin and the joints.
It’s part of a group of diseases called inflammatory...
Can home exercises alone relieve knee pain?
A new study has found that people with knee problems caused by a meniscal tear and osteoarthritis felt much better after doing regular home...
Antibiotics after childbirth may prevent painful wound complications
A new study from Denmark has found that giving antibiotics to women shortly after childbirth can help lower the risk of serious wound problems.
The...
Can this common painkiller help stop cancer from spreading?
Most cancer deaths don’t happen because of the original tumor, but because cancer cells move to other parts of the body. This spreading is...
Study discovers new way to treat chronic back pain
Millions of people around the world live with chronic low back pain. This type of pain can last for years and make everyday activities...
Free online Tai Chi program could ease chronic knee pain, study finds
A new Australian study has found that a free online Tai Chi program can significantly reduce knee pain and improve movement in people with...
This stuff in gut may trigger rheumatoid arthritis
A group of scientists from the University of Colorado and other research centers has made a major discovery about rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
RA is a...
What really causes gout and how to manage it
Gout is a kind of arthritis that causes sudden and very painful swelling in the joints, often starting with the big toe.
Many people with...
Do headaches mean you have high blood pressure?
Many people think that high blood pressure, also called hypertension, causes headaches. But the truth is a bit more complicated.
High blood pressure is often...
New drug offers hope for people with chronic nerve pain
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine and the Burke Neurological Institute have made an exciting discovery that could help millions of people who suffer from...