New drugs cut the disability of rheumatoid arthritis

Inflammation is the hallmark of rheumatoid arthritis, or RA. Unlike osteoarthritis, it affects the small joints, like hands and feet, as well as major organs in the body. However, there are newer biol...

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Higher risk of autoimmune diseases linked to dental problems

Research shows dental issues are clinically relevant markers of autoimmune disease risk. Painful gums pose highest risk. Learn which conditions are most affected.

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Air pollution may worsen rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and flare risk

A novel study shows that exposure to air pollution, especially fine particulate matter like dust, soot, and smoke (PM2.5), is associated with increased disease activity and flare risk in rheumatoid ar...

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‘You have to sit quietly until you die’: The families failed by England’s social care system

Carers tell of their struggles to get loved ones the support they need, and the emotional and financial toll caring takes on their own lives

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Natural compound may fight rheumatoid arthritis at its source

A plant-derived compound reduced swelling, inflammation, and joint damage in rats with rheumatoid arthritis. It also helped rebalance immune activity and improve the way certain fats were processed in...

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Elevated Risk of Cardiac Arrhythmias in Autoimmune Diseases

Read more to find out how systemic autoimmune diseases increase the risk of cardiac arrhythmias and conduction disorders in adults.

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Sports programs may improve motor skills in autistic children, review finds

Research suggests that more than half of children with autism spectrum disorder, a neurodevelopmental condition, experience motor impairments. An analysis in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology i...

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Coffee and heart health: How many cups of caffeinated coffee are safe to drink each day?

Statement Highlights: The latest research indicates that consuming up to 400 mg of caffeine/day (equivalent to up to 5, 8-ounce cups of caffeinated coffee per day) is generally safe for most adults an...

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Hidden Heart Risk | Docwire News

New research links RA-driven inflammation to faster coronary artery calcium progression.

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Whole-food plant meal fails to boost post-workout muscle gains, study finds

In a randomized controlled trial, researchers tested whether a plant-based, whole-food, complementary-protein meal consumed immediately after a bout of weight training would stimulate a stronger muscl...

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Best Summer Vegetables for Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief

Bell peppers, tomatoes, leafy greens, and other fresh vegetables can help reduce inflammation and support joint health in RA.

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Study suggests Mediterranean diet is associated with better psychological well-being

Following a Mediterranean diet may provide additional benefits for mental health. A new study has now linked it to greater psychological well-being among people over the age of 50. The resea...

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9 Celebrities with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can affect people of all ages. Learn about the celebrities who have lived with RA.

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University of Houston awarded $4 million NIH grant to study autoimmune disease

With a $4M grant from the National Institutes of Health, a University of Houston pioneer in autoimmune research is launching a 10-year study set to target the very heart of autoimmune disease – ...

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Study finds melatonin may ease chronic pain

Melatonin, a sleep supplement widely used to treat insomnia, could help reduce reliance on some of the most common and potentially harmful pain medications, new research from the University of Sydney ...

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Sarcopenia Affects Nearly 1 in 5 with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Read more about a study of 978 patients that finds sarcopenia affects nearly one in five with rheumatoid arthritis, and flags who is most at risk.

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Squeezing more from arthritis drugs to help patients live better

Over the past two decades, a wave of new drug treatments for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has allowed many people to live free from pain, joint swelling and long-term disability. But for many patients in...

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Devon hospital's virtual reality therapy 'helps cut chronic pain'

The therapy is helping patients manage their symptoms and move better, health staff said.

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Diagnoses of some rheumatic diseases remain below expected levels five years after the pandemic | King's College London

Diagnosis rates for several autoimmune rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, remain below expected levels five years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research.

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Newcastle woman says back pain made her put her life on hold

Sam Naylor, whose active lifestyle has been impacted by back pain, has surgery that could cure it.

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New paper explains why females are prone to autoimmune diseases

A system that shuts down one of two X chromosomes is targeted by auto-antibodies.

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Could Somatic Mutations Help Drive Autoimmune Disease?

Researchers discovered hidden mutations in immune cells that may help explain how autoimmune diseases develop.

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Arthritis Drug Found to Reduce Excessive Alcohol Use - Neuroscience News

An FDA-approved arthritis drug reduces excessive alcohol consumption by targeting IL-6.

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How autoimmune conditions can unexpectedly drive mental illness

Antibodies mistakenly attacking the brain are linked with conditions including schizophrenia, dementia and OCD, prompting a revolution in how we think about mental health conditions

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Seven ways ... to cope with pain

Acute pain is a necessary evil, an essential response to danger and a natural part of the healing process. Too much of it, and for too long, can be serious – but there are ways to manage it

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Engineered CAR-T cells induce long-lasting remission in rheumatoid arthritis with a single infusion

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects an estimated 18 million people worldwide, and current anti-TNF biologics, such as adalimumab, require injections every two weeks, often for years or decades...

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