by ShellyManning | Nov 19, 2021
We have trillions of bacteria and fungi in our intestines that researchers have only recently started exploring as a potential cause of disease. The latest contribution in this field was published in the journal Genome Medicine by researchers who showed that your gut...
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...
by Julissa Clay | Oct 3, 2021
Onychomycosis, or nail fungus, is an infectious condition that spreads via touch. Arthritis is a disease of inflammation and wear and tear. What could possibly be the connection? According to a new study published in the journal Acta Dermato-Venereologica, the...
by ShellyManning | Sep 19, 2021
A new study from Iceland and Sweden published in JAMA reveals one factor that can increase the risk of arthritis by a scary 36%. What’s more, by managing this factor, you can avoid arthritis flare-ups. To obtain their data, these researchers analyzed information...
by Jodi Knapp | Aug 20, 2021
At first glance, arthritis and Parkinson’s disease don’t seem to have much in common. But a new study in the journal Arthritis Care & Research, reveals a surprisingly strong connection between these two diseases—and suggests a possible treatment for both....
by ShellyManning | Aug 15, 2021
The causes of osteoporosis have been poorly understood. Theories range from a lack of calcium and vitamin D to a lack of exercise and physical activity. But a new study published in Open Access Rheumatology: Research and Reviews reveals the terrifying effects of one...