Rheumatoid Arthritis
Aswagandha (plant root) shows promise as rheumatoid arthritis treatment
A plant root used in traditional medicine in India should be properly trialled for use in rheumatoid arthritis and a range of other conditions after an evidence review suggests that it could have positive benefits. Continue reading
High blood pressure linked to cartilage degeneration in study
Higher diastolic blood pressure levels (the bottom number) are associated with higher markers of cartilage matrix degeneration in a study in Skeletal Radiology. Continue reading
Check folate levels after research shows they are associated with heart issues
Folate levels are under the spotlight now that research has shown that when low, risk of heart disease death is increased. Continue reading
Treatment strategies may be more important than specific drugs
Treatment strategies are more important than drugs in the management of rheumatoid arthritis suggests research in Clinical Rheumatology. Continue reading
Seafood, fruit and vegetables reduce rheumatoid arthritis disease activity
Eating more seafoods or vegetables correlates with less disease activity in people with rheumatoid arthritis, says new research in PLoS One. Continue reading
