Joints And Bones

Nine million people in the UK suffer from arthritis, a debilitating condition that causes painful inflammation of the joints. Daily wellbeing is affected, as sufferers struggle to complete everyday tasks, and mental wellness can be…

Arthritis is often thought of as an old person’s disease. But the joint condition can also strike young people. Known as juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), the condition is the most common chronic rheumatologic disease in under 16s and,…

Scientists have discovered that a combination of fish oils and aspirin could help to reduce the risk and symptoms of conditions such as arthritis. Combined, they work to reduce inflammation which leads to damaging illnesses such as cancer,…

We all need the right amount of calcium in our diet throughout our lives – when we’re growing, we need calcium to build strong, dense bones and as we age, calcium is vital for maintaining strength and health in our bones. This essential…

A new study into the treatment of arthritis suggests that there may be a new treatment that will offer hope to millions of people across the world currently suffering with painful rheumatoid arthritis. A powerful infusion of cells which…

Everyone wants good teeth and healthy bones, and the best way to ensure this happens is through your diet. Getting the right amount of calcium, in addition to a sufficient intake of vitamin D which aids calcium absorption, helps to achieve…

We need our knees to run, walk, squat. With research suggesting our bones are weaker than those of Westerners, here's a quiz to test how well you are caring for your 'hinges'. Walking, running, climbing, dancing - the knees…

Scientists from Britain have achieved a breakthrough in bone and joint wellness that could revolutionise the way injuries are treated, and improve the wellbeing of osteoporosis sufferers worldwide. What is it? Plastic bones.…

We’ve known about the supposed good bacteria known as probiotics for a long time. They're touted as digestive aids, helping to reduce bloating and improve your digestive system naturally. They’re most commonly found in fermented dairy…

One of the most common chronic complaints which many people suffer from today is pain of the joints or the back. A lot of this can be caused by work or not getting enough of certain kinds of exercise. The fact is that people simply don’t…

Osteoporosis is a weakening of the bones which often occurs later in life. It's a condition which is much more common in post-menopausal women than it is in men. Though of course men can get it too. The disease is responsible for the…

There are many conditions which become more probable when you get older. These conditions should never be assumed to only affect the elderly however as you can get them at almost any age. Of course it's much less likely to contract this…

Chronic knee pain is a very debilitating issue all across the world. Many people suffer with knee problems, especially as they get older, and if they are left untreated they can become increasingly worse causing pain and even disability in…

Swelling in the joints is a common symptom of rheumatoid arthritis and now we could have more ways to treat it, recent findings suggest. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences recently looked at the effects of a herb on our joint…

It has been known for a long time that smoking cigarettes can place you at a much greater risk for osteoporosis and fracturing bones. This really is not new information; scientists first noticed the link between smoking and osteoporosis in…

Your bones play a vital role in your overall health, and healthy bones store minerals important in the daily functions of your body. Osteoporosis, a condition caused by weakened bones, is a serious problem for people…

Natural remedies can be a welcome addition to our stock of medicines as they usually have fewer side effects than drug therapies. Coping with painful joints is a long-term issue for many of us who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis,…

Arthritis is a condition which causes painful inflammation in the joints of sufferers. Their wellbeing is affected by the ongoing, chronic nature of the pain and it can also lead to a variety of other health conditions, both physical and…

Pain from our health problems can make us focus on the part of our body giving us trouble, although this could take attention away from important other changes in our wellness that indicate additional medical issues. When we get arthritic…

Our diet plays a very important role in the health of our bones. Recent research has shown that a continuous bad diet puts you at an increased risk factor for developing osteoporosis. This can be very problematic for your overall wellbeing.…

Arthritis is an incredibly common condition in the world today. As with all of the most commonly suffered diseases worldwide, arthritis has a good deal of differing treatments available for it. It comes in many different forms which…

There are many complementary medicines out there that claim to improve your wellness when you have arthritis, but which of them actually work? A study found that a gel made from red chillies and fish body oil got the thumbs up for arthritic…

At the upcoming Health & Wellness Expo on April 20, Dr. Dinesh G. Patel, M.D., Chief of Arthroscopic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Associate Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical…

Regeneus (ASX: RGS) should trade firmer after revealing further results from the joint registry used to track the safety and effectiveness of its innovative cell therapy, HiQCell®, in the treatment of osteoarthritis. The…

There are several treatments of osteoarthritis (OA), but scientists may have discovered another one with promising results. A study by researchers from the Hospital for Special Surgery has shown that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) could improve…

Knee pain sufferers who’ve relied on painkillers for relief now have a new, drug-free way to manage pain. As CBS 2′s Dr. Max Gomez explained, acupuncture can be used to treat the common complaint.…

Researchers conclude that acupuncture has a significant curative effect on patients with knee osteoarthritis. This condition often involves joint pain, swelling, stiffness, decreased range of motion and the formation…

Type 3 finger length pattern, where the fourth finger is longer than the second finger, may be a valid non-invasive biomarker for risk of chronic joint pain and osteoarthritis (OA) of the hand, research reveals.…

A revolutionary way of preventing the wear and tear which disables arthritis sufferers is being pioneered in Scotland. Using technology similar to Hollywood animation films, researchers in Glasgow intend to…

Our fingers could be more important than we think. New research has revealed that the length of a person’s finger could become a ‘pointer’ to their risk factor in developing osteoarthritis later in life.…