joints and bones

The rise in obesity is considered one of the epidemics of modern life. Now new evidence is emerging that women who are significantly overweight may have a higher risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic…

Arthritis is a very common condition, a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the joints and is very painful for sufferers. In the UK, around 10 million people suffer from arthritis, most commonly either osteoarthritis or rheumatoid…

A mutation in a molecular cell pathway has been identified as a factor in developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The Notch is an intracellular molecular pathway already linked to diseases such as cancer and Alzheimer’s. A new study now links…

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, meaning that the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, believing them to be foreign bodies. It can result in the breakdown of cartilage in the joints causing pain, stiffness and…

There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and the most common type, osteoarthritis, is the most likely one to affect us as we age. Osteoarthritis is known as the “wear-and-tear” arthritis where the cartilage or tissue that…

Arthritis causes pain, inflammation and stiffness of the joints. Combine these symptoms and you’ll be finding your mobility becoming limited. And not being able to move properly can have a serious effect on wellness and quality of life.…

Arthritis is often referred to as if it is a singular problem. But the term arthritis is really too broad to refer to one thing. Instead it can be broken down into smaller categories. Listed below are some of the most common and most…

Rheumatoid arthritis is a serious health problem all across the world. This debilitating disease causes discomfort and pain, and is one of the most widespread issues affecting human wellness. It affects just about everyone: male or female,…

We are at a greater chance of suffering from bone wellness problems if we are female, because of the drop in hormones that occurs around menopause. A study from Sweden further indicates how a specific group of women could be at even greater…

What is the cause of Arthritis? The wear and tear of the tissue/fluid between the joints withers away, causing the joints to rub against one another, resulting in constant pain.  The pain within the joints of the human body is caused due…