When Losing Weight Causes Osteoporosis

When Losing Weight Causes Osteoporosis

by | Dec 19, 2023

If you’re overweight or obese (and who isn’t these days), you probably consider losing weight as something that is healthy and good. But a study just presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research reveals that losing weight the...
Chronic Kidney Disease Caused By This Common Chemical

Chronic Kidney Disease Caused By This Common Chemical

by | Dec 3, 2023

Some places around the world have a 20% occurrence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which is way above average among the general population. A new study in Environmental Science & Technology Letters has just revealed that a chemical used all around the world is...
Is Arthritis Caused By Your Childhood?

Is Arthritis Caused By Your Childhood?

by | Nov 30, 2023

A study published in RMD Open uncovered strange links between certain early-life factors and the risk of developing arthritis. While osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are better known, ankylosing spondylitis (AS) primarily affects the spine, joints, and tendons,...
This Common Drink Treats Gout

This Common Drink Treats Gout

by | Nov 26, 2023

Gout is a painful condition that occurs when uric acid builds up in the body and forms crystals in the joints. It can be a chronic issue for some, leading to severe pain and inflammation. Many factors can influence the risk of developing gout, including diet. But...
Unrelated Pill Tackles Arthritis

Unrelated Pill Tackles Arthritis

by | Nov 17, 2023

The pharmaceutical search for an effective arthritis medication has been very bumpy, to say the least. Several drugs have been pulled off the market after being proven to be both useless and dangerous. But maybe a pill already exists that can prevent arthritis? One...