by ShellyManning | Aug 29, 2023
Gout is caused by excessive uric acid in the blood which crystallizes and settles in the joints, causing inflammation. Prior studies have linked high protein intake, particularly from red meat, chicken, and fish, to high uric acid levels, while soy protein and legumes...
by ShellyManning | Aug 26, 2023
This is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for hypothyroidism. It’s often even taken by people without a low thyroid hormone level. Until recently it was considered harmless but a new study in Arthritis Research & Therapy reveals that this drug...
by ShellyManning | Aug 22, 2023
Osteoporosis affects nearly 20% of women and 5% of men aged 50 and above. These statistics are bad, but they do show that this condition is not an inevitable part of aging. So, what can you then do to avoid or even reverse osteoporosis? A new study in Scientific...
by ShellyManning | Aug 13, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has very specific dietary recommendations for people suffering from chronic kidney disease (CKD). If you have CKD it’s likely you’re trying to stick to these recommendations. But that may be a mistake according to a new study...
by ShellyManning | Aug 6, 2023
This drink is often considered healthy, at least in small quantities. Most of us enjoy it from time to time. But according to a new study in Arthritis & Rheumatology, you should almost completely cut it out if you want to prevent the need for a hip replacement...