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Tai Chi and Arthritis
Tai Chi, a traditional form of Chinese exercise, appears to help reduce arthritis pain and improve mobility and mood, according to a new study... more
11/07/08

Glucosamine:
Does It Work?

Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements are widely used to reduce arthritis pain. A new study looks at whether they actually help slow the loss of cartilage...more
11/04/08

A Drink -- or Two or Three -- May Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is painful and baffling, but for some reason, those who drink, don't tend to suffer from it...more
6/17/08

Is Softer Better for Your Back?
The idea that a firm mattress can help ease lower back pain is on the way out...more
4/9/08

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Ease Other Auto-Immune Disorders
Rheumatoid arthritis drugs appear to help tame the body's over-zealous autoimmune response...more
1/30/08

Not Better Left NSAID
Not giving your doctor an accurate picture of your aspirin and Ibuprofen use can result in ulcers and bleeding...more
11/12/07

Hot Pepper Pain Relief
An ingredient in hot peppers helps block pain without side effects like drowsiness and loss of balance...more

New Lyme Disease Guideline
Long-term antibiotic treatment doesn't help chronic symptoms...more
5/29/07

Do Steroids Leave Tissues Open to Injury?
Rest up before returning to rigorous activity...more
2/14/07

Early Treatment Vital for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Early and aggressive use of RA drugs may lead to remission... more
11/11/06

Who Needs Vioxx
Researchers identify potential new treatments for the pain and symptoms of arthritis... more
10/11/05

Educated Cells
Retraining the immune system may offer hope to arthritis sufferers... more
5/10/04

A Real Pain
New technology allows researchers to zero in on the pain of FMS... more
7/2/02

No Pain Is Gain
A revolutionary advance in pain management promises to deliver painkilling drugs straight to the affected area of the body with fewer side effects... more
11/27/00

His and Her Pain
Researchers find that men and women have different pain response circuitry... more
5/11/00



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