Health News Archives

Biologics Don’t Raise Cancer Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Review finds no connection between drugs that block tumor necrosis factor and malignancies

Rheumatoid Arthritis May Harm Gums
Periodontal disease rises as the joint ailment worsens, research shows

Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds

Etanercept, Methotrexate Safe for Juvenile RA
Review finds use, even in combo, an effective long-term treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart
Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find

Rheumatoid Arthritis Rising Among U.S. Women
Cases have increased since the mid-1990s, study shows

One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues
International analysis finds 11% issued 'black box' warnings by FDA

Body Fat, Muscle Distribution Linked to RA Disability
More fat on arms, legs tied to more inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, study says

FDA Demands Tougher Warnings on Immunosuppressive Drugs
Officials want stronger labeling about fungal infection risk

Study Examines How Rheumatoid Arthritis Destroys Bone
Enzyme called Smurf1 acts as signaling partner that turns off building-block proteins