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Environmental PAH exposure associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis risk

The amount of environmental exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAH for short, is strongly linked to a person's risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, suggests research published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

10 May 2023

Differences in genetics, lifestyle factors likely have unique effects on CVD risk in Asian Americans

Asian Americans have significant differences in genetics, socioeconomic factors, culture, diet, lifestyle, health interventions and acculturation levels based on the Asian region of their ancestry that likely have unique effects on their risk for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.

8 May 2023

Is there an association between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep with well-being in older adults?

Researchers described 24-hour behaviors and their relationship with mental well-being in older adults.

3 May 2023

Scientists identify broad-spectrum antiviral agents that can target multiple RNA virus families

A new study has identified potential broad-spectrum antiviral agents that can target multiple families of RNA viruses that continue to pose a significant threat for future pandemics.

28 Apr 2023

Rheumatologists can play a key role in diagnosing and treating neurologic Lyme disease

Rheumatologists can play a major role in diagnosing and treating neurologic Lyme disease, according to a paper published in the journal Pathogens by an immunologist and rheumatologists at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.

26 Apr 2023

Gum Health Day 2023 campaign focuses on aesthetics and wellbeing

Keeping gums healthy and regularly checked is an integral part of everybody's general health as scientific evidence shows a clear association between gum disease and many serious, chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease.

25 Apr 2023

Bee venom nanoparticles: Buzzworthy breakthrough in battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Study aimed to test the antibacterial and cytotoxic effects of bee venom-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (BV-loaded CS-NPs) against Staphylococcus aureus. The results showed that BV-loaded CS-NPs had enhanced antibacterial activity and minimal cytotoxicity, making it a promising antibiotic alternative.

24 Apr 2023

Drug-metabolizing enzyme may be a major player in safety concerns related to the painkiller diclofenac

Safety concerns related to the widely used painkiller diclofenac may be tied to a little-studied drug-metabolizing enzyme whose expression can vary as much as 3,000 times from one individual to the next, according to new research.

24 Apr 2023

UT Southwestern expert says common skin problems could signal a more serious rheumatic disease

While rheumatic diseases typically affect the joints, muscles, or ligaments, the first signs of a problem may appear on the skin.

21 Apr 2023

Study links astrocytic TDP-43 dysfunction to cognitive decline in dementia: Unlocking potential therapeutic strategies

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20 Apr 2023

Study indicates that the planetary health diet increases probiotic-associated bacteria in the gut microbiome

Researchers analyzed whole-genome data from fecal samples of healthy volunteers following three diets

18 Apr 2023

Is there an association between COVID-19 and the risk of developing an autoimmune disease?

Researchers reviewed data on the incidence of autoimmune diseases in the post-acute coronavirus disease 2019 period.

17 Apr 2023

US adults with post-COVID-19 condition more likely to face healthcare access and affordability challenges

Researchers investigated the challenges faced by adults with post-coronavirus disease 2019 condition in healthcare.

13 Apr 2023

New research set to benefit people suffering from debilitating joint pain after tropical viral infection

Patients who suffer from debilitating joint pain following a tropical viral infection are set to benefit from new Keele University research.

13 Apr 2023

Research highlights new technique for measuring cardiac risk related to cobalt-containing hip replacements

A technique for measuring the cardiac risk associated with cobalt-containing hip replacements has been highlighted for the first time in research at the University of Strathclyde.

13 Apr 2023

UH researcher examines the causes of skeletal muscle atrophy

Skeletal muscle atrophy, or wasting, is a devastating and often irreversible syndrome during the aging process and for patients with advanced cancer.

11 Apr 2023

Study expands the knowledge about gut viral diversity in healthy infants

Viruses are usually associated with illness. But our bodies are full of both bacteria and viruses that constantly proliferate and interact with each other in our gastrointestinal tract.

11 Apr 2023

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Researchers report on the benefits of consuming dietary phenols and their relationship with the intestinal microbiome.

10 Apr 2023

Current CVD risk assessments fall short for women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds

Non-biological factors and social determinants of health are important to include in CVD risk assessment for women, particularly for women of diverse races and ethnicities other than white, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in Circulation, the Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal.

10 Apr 2023

Exploring the gut microbiome's role in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis

Researchers analyzed data on the association between intestinal microbiome dysbiosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

6 Apr 2023

Arthritis News and Research

Latest Arthritis News and Research

Environmental PAH exposure associated with increased rheumatoid arthritis risk

Differences in genetics, lifestyle factors likely have unique effects on CVD risk in Asian Americans

Is there an association between physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep with well-being in older adults?

Scientists identify broad-spectrum antiviral agents that can target multiple RNA virus families

Rheumatologists can play a key role in diagnosing and treating neurologic Lyme disease

Gum Health Day 2023 campaign focuses on aesthetics and wellbeing

Bee venom nanoparticles: Buzzworthy breakthrough in battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Drug-metabolizing enzyme may be a major player in safety concerns related to the painkiller diclofenac

UT Southwestern expert says common skin problems could signal a more serious rheumatic disease

Study links astrocytic TDP-43 dysfunction to cognitive decline in dementia: Unlocking potential therapeutic strategies

Study indicates that the planetary health diet increases probiotic-associated bacteria in the gut microbiome

Is there an association between COVID-19 and the risk of developing an autoimmune disease?

US adults with post-COVID-19 condition more likely to face healthcare access and affordability challenges

New research set to benefit people suffering from debilitating joint pain after tropical viral infection

Research highlights new technique for measuring cardiac risk related to cobalt-containing hip replacements

UH researcher examines the causes of skeletal muscle atrophy

Study expands the knowledge about gut viral diversity in healthy infants

Antioxidant-rich phenolic compounds: A key to disease prevention, gut health, and brain homeostasis

Current CVD risk assessments fall short for women from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds

Exploring the gut microbiome's role in rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis

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Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

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