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

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

Pain More a Cause of Arthritis Than a Symptom
Nerve cells may help spur inflammation, study shows

Surgery for Knee Osteoarthritis No Better Than Therapy, Meds
Study found results for both were same 2 years later

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

Health Tip: Pain Reliever Side Effects
Know potential risks before you take them

Frankincense Provides Relief for Osteoarthritis
Enriched extract of Indian herbal remedy showed improved mobility in 7 days, study says

Drug Combo Improves Remission of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Those on methotrexate-etanercept therapy 3 times less likely to have to stop working

Drug May Ease Symptoms of Juvenile Arthritis
Flare-ups reduced, Italian study finds, but the trial methods are challenged

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated
New rules called 'extensive' but not meant to crowd physicians' clinical judgment