Health News Archives

Living Near Major Road May Boost Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
And women closest to traffic were 63 percent more likely to develop the disease, study says

Arthritis Takes Major Toll on Workplace
Disabled may face changing hours, responsibilities, even termination, study finds

FDA Advisory Panel Rejects Vioxx Successor
Merck's new painkiller Arcoxia shows cardiac risk, committee says in 20-1 vote.

Being Double-Jointed May Protect Your Joints
Less likely to suffer osteoarthritis in fingers

Inflammation May Be Culprit in Osteoarthritis
Research points to new area for treatment

Arthritis on Verge of Becoming an Epidemic
One in five Americans will suffer joint disease by 2020

Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Birth Weight
Small Swedish study finds higher risk in heavier babies

Arthritis More Widespread Than Thought
New survey shows one in three American adults has joint pain