Common plant chemical – flavonoids – lower rheumatoid arthritis risk
A high intake of a chemical found naturally in plants is associated with reduced risk of rheumatoid arthritis in a new study. What are flavonoids? Flavonoids are a diverse group of plant chemicals...
View ArticleEat well to reduce arthritis symptoms: inflammation and pain
Emerging research highlights the role of certain nutrients in combating inflammation and pain, offering new hope for arthritis patients seeking additional symptom relief. A growing body of evidence...
View ArticlePrunes preserve bone density and strength
Dairy isn’t the only food that’s good for bone health. Eating prunes every day also slows bone loss connected to osteoporosis says a new trial. Published in Osteoporosis International, the findings...
View ArticleRed wine compound resveratrol may not reduce knee arthritis pain
A compound found in red wine – resveratrol – did not reduce knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis says a new trial published in PLoS Med. The evidence calls into question previous suggestions...
View ArticleSugar and artificially sweetened drinks associated with lupus
Women with high ultra-processed food intake have a higher lupus risk compared to those who avoid such foods, says data in Arthritis Care & Research. And sugary or artificially sweetened beverages...
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