Arthritis, Osteoporosis & Rheumatic Conditions – News

Risks of Calcium Supplements Highlighted by New Study & Govt Recommendation

By Editor, on March 5th, 2013

A large new study conducted by Swedish researchers has found that older women who consumed more than 1,400 milligrams (mg) of calcium per day (from food and calcium supplements combined) were more than twice as likely to die from . . . → Read More: Risks of Calcium Supplements Highlighted by New Study & Govt Recommendation

New Web Resource to Help Evaluate Medical Tests & Treatments - Their Benefits, Harms & Costs - Launched by American College of Physicians

By Editor, on January 17th, 2013

The American College of Physicians (ACP), the largest specialist physicians organization in the U.S., announced on January 16 that it has launched a new “High Value Care website” “to help physicians and other health care professionals, medical students, and . . . → Read More: New Web Resource to Help Evaluate Medical Tests & Treatments – Their Benefits, Harms & Costs – Launched by American College of Physicians

Experts Advocate Dancing for Health

By Editor, on July 23rd, 2012

UPDATED July 23, 2012: A new Health Tip published by MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health advocates that seniors “make exercise a social activity.” “Participate in a group dance class or a . . . → Read More: Experts Advocate Dancing for Health

Harvard Health Publishes New Joint Pain Relief Workout

By Editor, on July 9th, 2012

Harvard Health Publications has published a new Special Health Report entitled, “The Joint Pain Relief Workout: Healing exercises for your shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles.” The Report provides exercises designed by doctors at Harvard Medical School, along with Master . . . → Read More: Harvard Health Publishes New Joint Pain Relief Workout

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Against Vitamin D & Calcium Supplements

By Editor, on June 19th, 2012

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force issued a draft recommendation on June 12, 2012, in which, based on its review of the scientific literature, it declined to recommend Vitamin D and Calcium supplements for prevention of cancer or bone . . . → Read More: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Against Vitamin D & Calcium Supplements

New Studies Focus on Preventing Muscle Loss, as Key to Healthy Aging

By Editor, on June 14th, 2012

The National Institutes of Health last week awarded a $5.2 million grant to the University of Florida’s Institute on Aging, for continued studies of what causes age-related muscle loss (Sarcopenia) and how to prevent it. According to a recent . . . → Read More: New Studies Focus on Preventing Muscle Loss, as Key to Healthy Aging

National Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month Spotlights Bone Health

By Editor, on May 10th, 2012

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) announced this month that in connection with National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, which is observed each year in May, it is launching a new campaign, called Generations of Strength®. “NOF’s Generations of Strength . . . → Read More: National Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month Spotlights Bone Health

National Arthritis Action Month Focuses on What You Can Do to Prevent or Manage this Common Condition

By Editor, on May 9th, 2012

In a news release issued May 1, the Arthritis Foundation, a non-profit organization, declared May as National Arthritis Action Month, and “challeng[ed] Americans to begin taking steps to reduce the burden of arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability.” . . . → Read More: National Arthritis Action Month Focuses on What You Can Do to Prevent or Manage this Common Condition

Vitamin E Supplements May Weaken Bones, New Mouse Study Suggests

By Editor, on March 5th, 2012

A new study by researchers at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan, has found that mice fed Vitamin E supplement in a quantity similar to that consumed by many people taking Vitamin E supplements lost bone mass, while those bred . . . → Read More: Vitamin E Supplements May Weaken Bones, New Mouse Study Suggests

Harvard Issues Updated Report on Low Back Pain: Healing Your Aching Back

By Editor, on February 18th, 2012

Harvard Health Publications has issued a revised and updated version of its Special Health Report on “Low Back Pain: Healing Your Aching Back,” written by experts at Harvard Medical School. According to Harvard Health Publications, “Back pain is one . . . → Read More: Harvard Issues Updated Report on Low Back Pain: Healing Your Aching Back

New Patient Guides & Treatment Decision Aids Provided by AHRQ

By Editor, on October 7th, 2011

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) is providing a new series of Guides for Patients and Consumers. These new Guides for Patients and Consumers include Consumer . . . → Read More: New Patient Guides & Treatment Decision Aids Provided by AHRQ

Obesity Alert: Scientists Warn of Alarming Health Costs, Discuss Cures

By Editor, on August 26th, 2011

In a series of four scientific papers published today in The Lancet medical journal, noted scientists from several countries have examined in detail the worldwide obesity epidemic, its present and projected impact in the U.S. and the UK, and . . . → Read More: Obesity Alert: Scientists Warn of Alarming Health Costs, Discuss Cures

2011 Johns Hopkins Arthritis Whitepaper Released

By Editor, on August 18th, 2011

Johns Hopkins has released its 2011 Arthritis Whitepaper, with in-depth consumer information on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of various different conditions that fall under the heading of “arthritis.” The paper features several diet, exercise and other wellness strategies, . . . → Read More: 2011 Johns Hopkins Arthritis Whitepaper Released

Arthritis: The Nation’s Leading Cause of Disability

By Senior Editor, on November 17th, 2010

by MedicineNet.com. Arthritis affects more than 43 million Americans, is the leading cause of disability, and is expected to increase dramatically as the baby boomers age. It is expected to affect 60 million Americans, or 20% of the population, . . . → Read More: Arthritis: The Nation’s Leading Cause of Disability

Arthritis Overview

By Senior Editor, on November 17th, 2010

by Cleveland Clinic »View Info

Arthritis Basics; Arthritis Types

By Senior Editor, on November 17th, 2010

Overview, by CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion »View Info

Arthritis

By Senior Editor, on November 17th, 2010

Information from Medline Plus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. »View Info

Information on Arthritis

By Senior Editor, on November 17th, 2010

by MedicineNet.com, including multiple types of arthritis and arthritis topics. »View Info

Arthritis: Keeping your joints healthy

By Senior Editor, on November 17th, 2010

Harvard Health Publications, Harvard Medical School. Book covering in detail medical information on the different types of arthritis, and their diagnosis, treatments, and remedies. »View Info

Osteoporosis

By Senior Editor, on November 17th, 2010

by MayoClinic.com. Discussion of definition, causes, risk factors, when to seek medical advice, tests and diagnosis, complications, treatments, prevention, and lifestyle. »View Info

Data and Statistics on the Prevalence of Arthritis, State by State

By Senior Editor, on November 17th, 2010

from the CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion »View Info

Targeting Arthritis

By Senior Editor, on November 17th, 2010

Reducing Disability for Nearly 19 Million Americans 2007, by CDC, Department of Health & Human Resources. Paper discussing the nature and prevalence of arthritis, and providing statistics for its occurrence in relationship to other diseases. View info…Targeting Arthritis

Arthritis Learning Center

By Senior Editor, on November 16th, 2010

Basic information from HealthLine, including symptoms, diagnosis, causes, treatments, alternative therapies, and prevention. »View Info

Arthritis Symptoms and Diagnosis

By Senior Editor, on November 16th, 2010

from WebMD.com. Search results linking to several WebMD articles on symptoms and diagnosis for different types of arthritis. »View Info

Assess Your Symptoms, Arthritis Foundation

By Senior Editor, on November 16th, 2010

Seven question quiz to help you assess your symptoms of possible arthritis. »View Info

Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Senior Editor, on November 16th, 2010

Booklet by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, describing characteristics, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of Rheumatoid Arthritis. See…Rheumatoid Arthritis

Do I Have Arthritis? ¿Tengo Artritis?

By Senior Editor, on November 16th, 2010

Pamphlet by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH, Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, with introductory information in both English and Spanish on what is arthritis, its types, symptoms, diagnosis, . . . → Read More: Do I Have Arthritis? ¿Tengo Artritis?

Osteoarthritis: How is it diagnosed?

By Senior Editor, on November 16th, 2010

By Arthritis Foundation. Discussion of diagnosis of this most common form or arthritis, estimated to affect 27 million Americans. »View Info