Food & Drink
Injection of synthetic chilli pepper extract – trans-capsaicin – reduces arthritis knee pain
A single injection of trans-capsaicin, a synthetic treatment based on the extract that gives chilli peppers their spicy taste, was found to lower osteoarthritis knee pain and have a good safety profile in a study reported in Arthritis and Rheumatology. Continue reading
Omega-3 fish seems to reduce gout flares says new research
Eating fish rich in omega-3 oils is linked to lower risk of recurrent gout flares but taking omega 3 supplements is not, says research in Arthritis and Rheumatology. Continue reading
Effect of alcohol consumption on rheumatoid arthritis is not what we previously thought: findings from large new study
Research has suggested that moderate alcohol consumption is linked with less severe disease and better quality of life in people with rheumatoid arthritis, but a large new study suggests that this might not be because drinking alcohol is beneficial. Continue reading
Red meat could be linked to development of ankylosing spondylitis says new research
Natural antigens in red meat may play a role in ankylosing spondylitis, experts report in a leading academic journal. Continue reading
Low-carbohydrate diet may improve arthritis symptoms says new study
A low-carbohydrate diet could relieve the pain of knee osteoarthritis, according to exciting new research in Pain Medicine. Continue reading
