Food & Drink
Methotrexate users: moderate drinking does not risk liver damage says new research
People receiving methotrexate can drink moderate amounts of alcohol without risking liver damage, according to a new study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
Methotrexate is often to prevent or limit disability and joint damage associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Continue reading
Vitamin D supplements and dairy foods (together) improve bone density and prevent bone loss in older people
Taking vitamin D supplements and consuming specific dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt is associated with higher bone density in the spine and is protective of bone loss in the hip among older adults, experts report in The Journal of Nutrition.
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Healthy diet cuts risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in women under 55 years old, experts discover
Women with the healthiest diets are the least likely to encounter rheumatoid arthritis, says research in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
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Dietary therapy in people with inflammatory arthritis
People with inflammatory arthritis may experience benefits from dietary therapy and the risks appear to be low, says a study in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. The research team does not suggest that dietary therapy is used instead of mainstream medicine, however. Continue reading
Anti-inflammatory diet could reduce risk of bone loss in women
Anti-inflammatory diets – those high in vegetables, fruits, fish and whole grains – could boost bone health and prevent fractures in some women, highlights research in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Continue reading
