A plant used in Brazilian medicine has scientific potential to help people with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions. Researchers tested Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) in lab studies and found it reduced swelling, protected joint tissue, and appeared safe at the doses used. Joseph’s Coat grows naturally along Brazil’s coast. Local communities have traditionally used it to … Read more
Researchers are testing low-dose radiation to treat the painful symptoms of osteoarthritis in the knee. The study, published by researchers in Korea and presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in September, suggests that a single course of radiation can be a “safe and effective” treatment option. Knee osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease … Read more
Pamela Bach was still allegedly suffering from the injuries she obtained from a 2003 motorcycle accident with her ex-husband, David Hasselhoff. The late actress’ friend addressed Bach’s devastating suicide, shedding light on the agonizing pain she was “plagued” with from the crash until her death on Wednesday, March 5. The Post confirmed that Bach — who … Read more
A popular arthritis medication for dogs has sickened thousands of pets and likely caused others to die, the Food and Drug Administration said in an urgent warning. Dangerous side effects from the injectable canine drug Librela — used to treat osteoarthritis joint pain — have been linked to seizures, lameness and loss of muscle control, … Read more
This news will dampen some spirits — a new study finds that certain alcoholic beverages can raise the risk of developing gout, a painful form of arthritis. Men who booze at least five times a week have a two-fold higher risk of gout than those drinking less than once a week, according to researchers from … Read more
Can Ozempic help cure arthritis? Some doctors say so. Many overweight patients struggle with chronic conditions like high blood pressure, fatty liver, rheumatoid arthritis, and sleep apnea. Now, some doctors are suggesting an “obesity first” approach to treating these issues. The idea is to treat obesity with medications approved for that use and, as weight … Read more
It’s hard to be a fan of tryptophan these days. The essential amino acid oft-blamed for inducing sleepiness after Thanksgiving dinner has given us another reason to say no thanks to meats, dairy, nuts, grains and legumes — and yes to Mediterranean diet staples. University of Colorado researchers have found a link between arthritis and … Read more
Pain medication is supposed to help you feel better. But the Food and Drug Administration is now warning the public that many over-the-counter products promoted for pain and arthritis contain potentially harmful ingredients that aren’t listed on the label. Some of these hidden ingredients are prescription drugs such as steroids, muscle relaxants and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory … Read more
One hundred grams of oranges has 181mg of potassium and apricot has 259mg. However, dried apricot is more potassium rich with 100g containing 1,162mg. Almost nine million people in the UK suffer with osteoarthritis – making it the most common form of the condition. It mainly affects joints in the hands, knees, spine and hips. … Read more