Scientists have identified a new protein (C5orf30) which regulates the severity of tissue damage caused by rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation , pain, stiffness a...
Tahini is a seed butter made from sesame seeds that are hulled, ground, and toasted. It is commonly used in North African, Greek, Iranian, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cuisine. It is a major ingredient...
Patients with osteoarthritis who undergo a total knee or hip replacement may be at greater short-term risk of heart attack, according to new research. Patients with knee osteoarthritis who had a total...
People who suffer from low back pain often turn to epidural corticosteroid injections for some relief. According to new research, however, such treatment fails to provide long-term respite, if any. Fo...
1. Long-term NSAID use associated with reduced colorectal cancer risk Long-term, continuous use of low-dose aspirin and nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ) is associated with de...
Migrating tumour cells produce a protein that aids them to set up home in bones, as University of Freiburg researchers show Cancer cells that migrate to the bone acquire a unique trait: They start to...
A study published in the Journal of Aging and Health that followed nearly 3,000 men reveals a link between intelligence and midlife physical performance. The researchers say their findings show the im...
Head trauma can cause brain damage that has serious implications for long-term health, but it can be difficult to notice such injuries when they occur. To solve this problem, a team of researchers has...
There is little scientific evidence that mobile health technologies reduce cardiovascular risk factors, but they may encourage healthier lifestyles. This is the message from the American Heart Associa...
Irisin, a hormone linked to the positive benefits of exercise, was recently questioned to exist in humans. Two recent studies pointed to possible flaws in the methods used to identify irisin, with com...
