by ShellyManning | Nov 13, 2021
Your doctor has probably told you that there is no cure for osteoporosis. There are some things a good doctor will recommend to slow down its progression (such as calcium, vitamin D, and exercises). But reverse it? Sorry, no. However, a new study published in the...
by ShellyManning | Oct 29, 2021
Allopurinol is the most prescribed drug for gout. But it comes with loads of side effects, including stomach upset, nausea, diarrhea, and drowsiness, to name a few. But a new study from Tunku Abdul Rahman University College in Malaysia reveals two common...
by ShellyManning | Oct 26, 2021
If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), you’ve probably been advised to drink a lot of water. The thinking is that diluting potentially harmful chemicals or waste products in high amounts of water keeps your kidneys clean. But a study in the journal Nephrology...
by ShellyManning | Oct 16, 2021
There is no obvious connection between gout and Parkinson’s. Gout is an extremely painful condition in which you have too much uric acid, whereas Parkinson’s is a neurological disease in the brain. But a new study in the journal Neurological Sciences reveals a weird...
by ShellyManning | Oct 12, 2021
Osteoarthritis is sometimes called wear-and-tear arthritis. It occurs when the cartilage in your joints wears away and causes the surrounding bones to rub against each other. The medical system claims that this is caused by strain on the joints, like working in jobs...