FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Researchers think they’ve figured out why the COVID vaccine causes heart inflammation in an extremely small number of teenage boys — and what might be done to avoid it. The second dose of COVID vaccine appears to promote a severe inflammatory response inContinue Reading
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and certain activities, and early and appropriate diagnosis by a doctor is critical to get the best outcomes. The Achilles tendon is theContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Walking your dog gets you moving and out in the fresh air, but head injuries and fractures are very real possibilities, especially for older dog owners, researchers say. The most common injury from walking a leashed dog that sends folks to the ERContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Could golfing be good medicine for arthritis? Yes, according to researchers who found that for people with osteoarthritis, golfing lowered psychological distress and improved general health when compared with the general population. “Golf is a health-enhancing source of physical activity, particularly for olderContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heard of gonorrhea? Most likely. What about gonococcal arthritis? Maybe not. Most folks are familiar with what is gonorrhea, but few may know about gonococcal arthritis, a rare side effect of this sexually transmitted disease (STD). Unfortunately, gonorrhea cases are on the rise,Continue Reading
MONDAY, April 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most people have heard of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. But for some, psoriatic arthritis is the new kid on the block. Here’s what you need to know about psoriatic arthritis, including symptoms, types and treatments. What is psoriatic arthritis? Psoriatic arthritis (PsA), aContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions, and they affect at least 54 million adults and 300,000 children in the United States, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Fortunately, there are also many medications, non-medication options, lifestyle changes and surgeriesContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Have you heard the old wives’ tale that knuckle cracking will enlarge your knuckles? What about the one that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis? There are many beliefs about this common behavior, but it’s time to debunk the myths about knuckle cracking. WhyContinue Reading
THURSDAY, April 20, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Surgery may help you manage pain and other symptoms if you have certain types of arthritis or your arthritis is severe. To help you decide if surgery is right for you, here’s a breakdown of five of the most common arthritis surgeries, includingContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When you mention arthritis, most people think of osteoarthritis, where aging and wear-and-tear on the joints take their toll, but there is another type of arthritis that causes devastating damage after your immune system starts attacking your joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is the mostContinue Reading
WEDNESDAY, April 19, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While joint reconstruction surgeries are fairly common, they may be anything but routine for people with sickle cell disease. Patients with the blood disorder who undergo total knee replacement are at a higher risk for complications than other patients, according to a newContinue Reading
TUESDAY, April 18, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Most people think of joint pain when they think of arthritis but, depending on the type of arthritis, other symptoms can crop up. Here’s how to spot some of the most common signs of different types of arthritis. Arthritis can cause painful symptomsContinue Reading
MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Arthritis is a common disease that causes pain and inflammation in different body joints, making it difficult to enjoy everyday tasks and physical activity. Fortunately, there are many different medications for arthritis. Depending on what type of arthritis you have and its severity,Continue Reading
MONDAY, April 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Arthritis strikes millions of Americans, leaving them with aching, inflamed joints that make it hard to move around without pain. It is the leading cause of disability and most common in women, but is it the same for everyone? Absolutely not. There areContinue Reading