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People who endure chronic migraines or back pain are more likely to attempt suicide, whether or not they also suffer from depression or another psychiatric condition, according to a new study.

Research conducted by a Boston University biomedical engineer and his colleagues has reportedly yielded a new joint lubricant that may provide longer lasting relief to osteoarthritis patients.

Over the last year my joints have started clicking. I didn't think much of it, as it never hurt, but now my knees hurt a lot.

Although more studies need to be done, early indications show that the nutrients and vitamins in certain foods might help to alleviate arthritis pain.

Gardening enthusiasts who suffer from arthritis could benefit from an upcoming webinar that says you can still find ways to continue that hobby.

Bunions are not caused by high heels , according to a recent study. Turns out that bunions are 'highly inheritable,' and though wearing heels when you have a bunion is not advisable, the shoes themselves are not to be blamed for causing the bunion in the first place.

In a series of lab experiments designed to unravel the workings of a key enzyme widely considered a possible trigger of rheumatoid arthritis, researchers at Johns Hopkins have found that in the most severe cases of the disease, the immune system makes a unique subset of antibodies that have a disease-promoting role.

Detroit - May 21, 2013 - Larry Page, co-founder of Google, recently announced he is suffering from paralyzed vocal cords.

The promoter variant of the COX-2/PTGS2 gene is associated with a lower risk for end-stage hip and knee osteoarthritis To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document.

Shown speaking is Dr. Mark Seibel, an orthopedic surgeon at Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital.

Pain levels are nearly on par with the kind of discomfort experienced by many osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patients, according to the study, which is scheduled for presentation Tuesday at the American Thoracic Society annual meeting in Philadelphia.

Is it difficult to twist, turn or bend at the knees, hips or shoulders? Do you have swelling, warmth and redness in your joints or in the soft tissues around your joint every time you run, jump or exercise? Does the pain seem to linger for weeks? If so, then it's time to see a physician.

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Older people and those with conditions affecting their bones often believe that exercise is unsafe.

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Until just a year ago, Leone Cranson was a ballroom dancer. She had to stop when the arthritis in her hip made dancing too painful.

Injections of a sugar solution appear to help relieve knee pain and stiffness related to osteoarthritis, a new study suggests.

Much of the May/June 2013 issue of Annals of Family Medicine and the entirety of an accompanying supplement published in partnership with the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality are about changing primary care practice.

New figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare show osteoarthritis is putting more people in hospital and leading to a rise in joint replacements.

A Durham chiropractor is spreading the word about the benefits of chiropractic care to seniors through ongoing education outreach.