HEALTH July 11 Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs could reduce arthritis symptoms in some, experts claim Some people with rheumatoid arthritis who use GLP-1 drugs — such as Wegovy and Ozempic — have reported an improvement in the severity and frequency of their arthritic symptoms. Two doctors weigh in.
Ask a Doctor June 3 Ask a doctor: 'Why are my hands swelling and what should I do about it?' Some patients wonder why their hands are swelling — and what to do about it. In this installment of "Ask a Doctor," two health experts advise when to seek medical attention for swelling or edema.
Health March 12, 2024 Rheumatoid arthritis: How to identify the symptoms and seek effective treatment Rheumatoid arthritis is a complex autoimmune disease that affects roughly 1.3 million Americans. It occurs when the immune system attacks healthy cells.
OPINION January 26, 2024 Want to live longer? Focus on your 'healthspan' not your lifespan The average lifespan for Americans has increased from 75 to 77. But while they are living longer, many Americans are not staying healthy. What we want to aim for is quality of life.
HEALTH August 22, 2023 Be well: 6 tips to preserve your knees as long as possible after an arthritis diagnosis While there is no cure for arthritis, certain treatments can relieve symptoms and slow the condition’s progress. Dr. Nakul Karkare of New York offered six tips for preserving the knees.
HEALTH April 7, 2023 Asthma and eczema could increase risk of osteoarthritis, study finds People who have asthma or eczema could be at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis and existing allergy medications could help slow the progression, a study found.
Exclusive March 16, 2023 '90210' star Jennie Garth shares how Midwestern values guide her parenting "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Jennie Garth's rural upbringing was a far cry from her life as a 90s Hollywood starlet. Garth shared how she is carrying on her Midwestern values and traditions.
Arthritis June 9, 2022 Knee pain from arthritis may be prevented by walking, study says A new study claims that going on frequent walks may be the key to reducing the chances of developing arthritis and help those suffering from knee pain
Coronavirus January 22, 2022 Omicron undermining treatment for other health problems Roger Strukhoff was being treated for intestinal bleeding at a hospital outside Chicago this month when he suffered a mild heart attack.
Medications January 15, 2022 FDA approves first feline arthritis pain treatment The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first treatment for the control of pain associated with osteoarthritis in cats.
Arthritis January 13, 2022 Autoimmune Disease: A body at war with itself Autoimmune conditions result when the body attacks itself
Coronavirus August 16, 2021 Europe eyes arthritis drug for COVID-19 cases The European Medicines Agency has started an accelerated review process to determine if a common arthritis drug might help people hospitalized with severe COVID-19, months after the drug was granted an emergency use authorization in the U.S.
Coronavirus August 3, 2021 Lilly's COVID-19 drug reduces death risk in patients on ventilator Eli Lilly and Co. said new data from a Phase 3 trial showed its COVID-19 drug, baricitinib, was shown to reduce deaths in patients receiving mechanical ventilation.
Arthritis March 25, 2021 FDA panel rejects Pfizer’s arthritis drug as too risky U.S. health advisers sharply criticized an experimental arthritis drug Thursday, saying that it was too risky, even with limits on its use.
HEALTH February 4, 2021 FDA warns Pfizer's arthritis, colitis drug raises risk of heart issues and cancer The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday warned that early results from a safety trial on Pfizer’s arthritis and colitis drug, tofacitinib, revealed an increased risk of heart issues and cancer when compared to another medicine.
Surgery December 16, 2019 Man living bent in half has spine broken and rebuilt in 4-part surgery The man had spent nearly 30 years in severe pain that caused his spine to fuse in a bent over position.
Arthritis December 12, 2019 Woman’s arthritis causes bones to dissolve in case of 'telescoping fingers,' report finds A woman’s severe rheumatoid arthritis caused her to develop a bizarre condition known as “telescoping fingers,” according to a case report released this week.
CRIME October 20, 2019 Medicare fraud cases settled for $7.1M after knee braces, injections deemed unnecessary Seven former Osteo Relief Institute clinics accused of billing Medicare for unnecessary knee braces and injections to treat osteoarthritis have agreed to pay more than $7.1 million in a settlement, the U.S. Justice Department announced Friday.
HEALTH April 19, 2019 Tiny knee bone three times more prevalent than 100 years ago: study A small bone behind the knee that scientists previously thought had been selected out by evolution a century ago is now three times more prevalent - and possibly linked to arthritis, according to a new study.
HEALTH April 3, 2019 Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds is on a mission to 'mainstream' his painful 'hidden' disease with new campaign Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds tells Fox News about his new campaign — "Monster Pain in the AS" — which raises awareness for ankylosing spondylitis, an agonizing autoimmune disorder that affects the spine, sometimes causing vertebrae to fuse.
MEDICAL RESEARCH May 17, 2018 Texas doctor accused of administering chemo to patients who didn't need it Dr. Jorge Zamora-Quezada was accused of falsely administering chemotherapy to patients who didn’t need it and he was also charged with fraud and money laundering.
Arthritis July 5, 2017 Roots of arthritis: Protection against frostbite Arthritis causes pain and suffering for millions of people around the world, but it's also the byproduct of an evolutionary mutation that allowed early humans to make the move from Africa to colder climates tens of thousands of years ago.
Arthritis June 28, 2017 Judge says arthritis may qualify woman for euthanasia A 77-year-old Canadian woman suffering from incurable erosive osteoarthritis is one step closer to legally taking her own life after a judge in Toronto ruled she met a key criteria of Canada's 2016 medically assisted death law.
PAIN MANAGEMENT June 1, 2017 Older adults might be able to stave off arthritis knee pain with fiber Older people who eat the most fiber are at lower risk of developing knee pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis (OA), new research shows.
Arthritis May 22, 2017 Cracking, popping joints may foretell arthritis Grating, cracking or popping sounds around joints may predict future arthritis, especially in the knees, according to a recent U.S. study.
MEDICAL RESEARCH April 19, 2017 Opioid use common even after minor surgery The risk that surgery patients will become chronic opioid users may be similar after minor procedures or major operations, a U.S. study suggests.
Obesity March 24, 2017 'Healthy' obese still face higher heart disease risk Even without high blood pressure or other signs of illness, obese adults have a much higher risk of developing heart disease than normal-weight peers, according to a study from Denmark.
Alternative Medicine March 23, 2017 Can sugar injections help ease knee joint pain? An alternative medicine approach to joint pain that typically uses injections of sugar or sodium may be worth trying for knee osteoarthritis after traditional approaches fail, a recent review suggests.
Arthritis February 23, 2017 Online treatment reduces chronic knee pain from arthritis A web-based program of exercise and coping skills training improves both function and pain in arthritic knees, a new study suggests.
Men's Health February 16, 2017 Weak thigh muscles tied to knee osteoarthritis in women Women with weaker thigh muscles may be more likely to develop knee osteoarthritis, a recent study suggests.
