Scientists at Duke University Medical Center have found that obese mice on a high-fat diet demonstrated improvement in their osteoarthritis symptoms when they exercised.
Think you know everything about your pain medication? Check the facts in this slideshow for seven things you probably didn't know about the meds you're taking. Read More »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new extended-release painkiller called Nucynta ER (tapentadol extended release) for the treatment of moderate-to-severe chronic pain in adults. Read More »
According to a new study, women who take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen during the first few months of their pregnancy may have a higher risk of suffering a miscarriage. Read More »
Researchers have found that men who smoke are less likely to need joint replacement surgery, while those who are obese or who do vigorous physical activity are more likely to need it. Read More »
Blue-collar workers are more likely than their white-collar counterparts to keep working after age 65, scientists say, and many of these blue-collar workers are arthritis sufferers whose condition affects both their productivity and quality of life. Read More »
Teens who play high-intensity sports such as soccer and basketball have a greater risk of developing osteoarthritis of the hip, researchers have found. Read More »
The back bone is connected with the hip bone. The hip bone is connected with the leg bone. Sounds simple enough; however, when someone complains of hip pain, the "hip" in question is usually not the actual hip joint.
