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Moderate alcohol consumption linked to lower risk of chronic pain – new findings
People who drink a moderate amount of alcohol may be less likely to be at risk of chronic widespread pain, says research from the University of Aberdeen published in Arthritis Care & Research. A...
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Tomatoes can be a gout trigger – new study backs up anecdotal evidence
People who claim that eating tomatoes can cause their gout to flare-up are welcoming new research that suggests there may be a biological basis for their experiences. A research group surveyed 2051...
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Link found between dried plums – prunes – and healthy bones
Two new studies that suggest that prunes help to support healthy bones and may even promote attainment of peak bone mass, have been presented at The International Symposium on Nutritional Aspects of...
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Increasing calcium intake may not improve bone health of older people...
Bone density and fracture risk of older people may not improve with increased calcium intake, according to two new studies in the British Medical Journal. The average daily calcium intake in older...
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Nutritional needs for bone health change as we age, says new scientific review
Whatever our age, nutrition makes a difference to bone health and influences whether we live independent, mobile, fracture-free lives in our more senior years, experts highlight in Osteoporosis...
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Soy bean foods may protect older women against osteoporosis – new findings
Eating a diet rich in soy protein and isoflavones can protect older women from bone weakening and osteoporosis, according to the results of a preliminary study presented at the Society for...
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Diet may influence risk of rheumatoid arthritis – results of two studies
Evidence has emerged that a healthy diet could help prevent rheumatoid arthritis, experts report at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Meeting. One study followed 93,859 women without...
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High cholesterol seems to be linked to rheumatoid arthritis in women but not men
High total cholesterol level may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis in women but not men, says a large study in Arthritis Research & Therapy. Data was used from a health survey...
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Omega-3 supplements may lower risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis
An increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish and fish-oil supplements may decrease the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study found. The study, conducted by a health research...
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Fish oil supplements may not prevent bone loss in knee osteoarthritis after...
Doubt has been cast on the benefits of fish oil supplementation for preventing bone loss in people with knee osteoarthritis, experts highlight in Osteoporosis International. An Australian research...
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Eat more wholegrains to lower risk of death from heart and circulatory...
Eating more wholegrains has been linked with lower risk of death from heart and circulatory disease. The American Heart Association (AHA) has reviewed 12 studies in to the association between a diet...
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Omega-3 found to potentially cut chances of dying from a heart attack
A huge study, including 45,637 participants, has claimed that food with high levels of Omega-3 acids is the secret to surviving a heart attack. Researchers from around the world, who joined together to...
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Soy milk could reduce knee arthritis symptoms
Drinking soy milk may help reduce osteoarthritis says research in Rheumatology International. Scientists looked at the relationship between soy milk intake and two indicators of osteoarthritis:...
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Seaweed component may have potential in treating rheumatoid arthritis and...
A carbohydrate in some brown seaweeds shows promise in taking on aspects of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, two studies claim. Fucoidan is found mainly in various species of brown algae and...
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Omega-3 fatty acid may stop lupus trigger, claims new research
Consuming an omega-3 fatty acid called DHA can stop a known trigger of lupus, says new research published in PLOS ONE Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is found in fatty cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna...
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A protein in wheat linked to inflammation of chronic health conditions...
A protein in wheat may trigger the inflammation of chronic health conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, and contributes towards the development of non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, says research...
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High cholesterol may trigger cell changes that lead to osteoarthritis
Tiny structures in cells that contain genetic material – mitochondria – could be harmed by high cholesterol, causing cartilage cells to die and the subsequent development of osteoarthritis. The new...
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Polyphenol-rich foods may reduce pain and improve quality of life for women...
Foods high in antioxidants called polyphenols could help relieve symptoms in women with fibromyalgia, says research in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. Experts set out to...
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Turmeric for arthritis treatment is supported by review of the evidence
Turmeric extract seems to be effective in reducing some symptoms in people with arthritis, says a review published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. But the authors state that larger studies are still...
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Dietary fibre can help prevent knee pain – new research
Adding fibre to diets could reduce the chances of developing chronic knee pain, according to an exciting new study published in Arthritis Care & Research. A team from the US looked at 4,796 men and...
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