How Glucosamine May Help Your Body Fight Inflammation and Disease
Glucosamine is a natural substance found in cartilage that people often take for joint pain. But new research suggests it does much more than just help joints. …
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Vitamin D May Help Prevent Arthritis Through Hormone Changes
Researchers used advanced genetic analysis to study whether vitamin D can help prevent rheumatoid arthritis, a disease where the body's immune system attacks …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Keep Your Bones Strong as You Age
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines play a bigger role in bone health than anyone realized. This review looked …
Read MoreGreen Seaweed May Help Protect Joints from Arthritis
Researchers tested whether compounds from green seaweed called ulva could help prevent joint damage in rats that had both unhealthy diets and knee injuries. …
Read MoreNatural Supplement Works as Well as Medicine for Dogs with Arthritis
Researchers tested a natural supplement made from fish oil and plant extracts to see if it could help dogs with arthritis as well as a common arthritis …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Reduce Joint Inflammation in Arthritis
Researchers studied how the Mediterranean diet—rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables, and whole grains—affects the body's chemical markers in people with …
Read MoreColorful Foods May Help People With Arthritis Live Longer
Researchers studied over 2,000 people with osteoarthritis to see if certain nutrients in food could affect how long they lived. They measured levels of …
Read MoreNew Nanoparticle Treatment Shows Promise for Joint and Bone Disease in Older Adults
Researchers developed a new type of tiny particle designed to deliver medicine directly to immune cells in the body. This particle contains denosumab, a drug …
Read MoreWhat People With Knee Pain Really Think About Exercise and Supplements
Researchers talked to 16 older adults with knee osteoarthritis who tried a 12-week program combining exercise classes with dietary supplements. Through focus …
Read MoreOlive Oil May Help Protect Joints from Arthritis Damage
Researchers tested whether extra virgin olive oil could help protect joints in rats with arthritis. They found that rats fed extra virgin olive oil had less …
Read MoreWhy Vitamins May Help Protect Joint Health After Hysterectomy
Researchers looked at health data from thousands of Americans to understand why women who have had a hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) seem to …
Read MoreCan Glucosamine Pills Help Prevent Serious Diseases?
Researchers followed over 269,000 people for nearly 14 years to see if taking glucosamine supplements (commonly used for joint health) might help prevent …
Read MoreEating Healthy May Lower Your Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers looked at 12 different studies to see if eating healthy foods could help prevent rheumatoid arthritis, a disease where the body's immune system …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Lower Arthritis Risk, Even for Genetically Vulnerable People
A large study of over 109,000 people found that eating a Mediterranean diet—rich in vegetables, fish, and olive oil—was linked to a lower risk of developing …
Read MoreWhy Your Body's Insulin Levels May Affect Your Joint Health
Researchers looked at data from over 6,000 Americans to understand why some people develop arthritis in their joints. They discovered that people with higher …
Read MoreNatural Plant Extract May Help Reduce Knee Pain
Researchers tested whether an extract from the astragalus plant could help people with knee pain. In a carefully controlled study, 90 adults took either the …
Read MoreDoes Glucosamine Help Protect Your Kidneys?
Researchers studied over 436,000 people in the UK to see if glucosamine supplements—a popular over-the-counter product many people take for joint health—might …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in Arthritis
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive system might influence whether you develop rheumatoid arthritis, a disease …
Read MoreNew Light-Based Treatment Shows Promise for Arthritis
Scientists have developed a new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis that uses tiny plant-based particles and light to reduce joint inflammation. The treatment …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods May Help Prevent Knee Arthritis
Researchers studied 603 people over 6 years to understand how diet affects knee arthritis. They found that people who ate healthier foods—tracked through …
Read MoreLow Folate Levels May Double Risk of Problems After Shoulder Surgery
Researchers found that people with low folate levels (a B vitamin) had twice as many complications after total shoulder replacement surgery compared to those …
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