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Safety of stem cell therapy for chronic knee pain confirmed in small study
The safety of a new type of stem cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis has been confirmed by research published in a leading academic journal.
Continue readingFibromyalgia seems to be an autoimmune disorder scientists discover
The theory that fibromyalgia is caused by the brain is in question after new research finds it is much more likely to be a disorder of the immune system.
Continue readingAccessible travel: The Channel Islands
Just a stone’s throw away, The Channel Islands offer a taste of paradise – the UK’s own exotic archipelago. Seriously, a recent survey found that nearly 80% of Brits can’t tell the difference between the Channel Islands and the Caribbean thanks to golden sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Continue readingVegan and low FODMAP diets improve fibromyalgia symptoms says review
Some of the pain experienced by people with fibromyalgia could be alleviated by following a vegan diet or one that is low in fermentable carbohydrate (the low FODMAP diet), experts report in the European Journal of Pain.
Continue readingEat well now for better bone health later
A healthy diet throughout our lives impacts on when and how badly osteoporosis develops in our latter years, experts report in a leading Spanish journal.
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