Long-term breastfeeding associated with joint pain
Breastfeeding for over two years is associated with increased joint pain and arthritis, a team reports in BMC Medical. The large study of nearly 3,500 women aged over 50 years old from Korea looked at the association of prior breastfeeding duration with current joint pain and knee osteoarthritis.
Continue readingTurmeric extract eases knee pain in trial
An extract made from turmeric recently performed better than a sham pill for the treatment of osteoarthritis-related knee pain, experts from Australia report.
Continue readingAcupuncture reduces pain of some types of arthritis says latest research
The use of acupuncture may provide relief for knee osteoarthritis, lower back pain and fibromyalgia, says a review of the evidence in Current Rheumatology Reports.
Continue readingIdeal diet revealed for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatology specialists are often asked about precise dietary recommendations for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Other than standard healthy eating advice it can be difficult to give exact instructions as the science at times appears to conflict.
Continue readingBerry good news! Blueberry compound could treat inflammatory disorders
A compound found in blueberries – pterostilbene – is under the spotlight as a potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, with wide implications for other inflammatory diseases, the scientists involved claim in a leading academic journal.
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