Study challenges widely held belief that gout is primarily caused by diet
Diet is substantially less important than genes in the development of high blood urate levels, that often precede gout, say…
Diet is substantially less important than genes in the development of high blood urate levels, that often precede gout, say…
More than 60 years after the drug thalidomide caused birth defects in thousands of children whose mothers took the drug…
In cooperation with Finland’s national swimming team and archery association, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed wearable technology…
Vitamin D plays a crucial role in ensuring appropriate bone density. Active individuals who enjoy participating in higher impact activities…
The results of a cohort study presented at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) showed that, in patients…
The results of a population study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR 2018) demonstrate a significantly…
Ever wonder what causes corns and calluses? According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, these hard, thickened areas…
Nearly four out of five diabetic patients with severe cases of a disabling condition called Charcot foot were able to…
Mistaken belief in mythical causes of cancer is rife according to new research jointly funded by Cancer Research UK and…
Celiac disease is a fairly common disease, affecting one to two percent of the European population. It is expressed as…
Even though men don’t often talk about their body insecurities, a new survey finds it’s something that’s certainly on their…
Results from a phase 3 clinical trial indicate that patients who have not benefited from standard therapy for ankylosing spondylitis…
Foot orthoses specifically moulded to help people with plantar heel pain appear to be no more effective than cheaper over-the-counter…
Lower leg pain and injuries have long been a problem for runners, but research at Oregon State University-Cascades has shown…
Mycetoma, a neglected tropical disease, can cause severe disfigurement and disability if not treated early. A holistic, community-based approach to…
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. physicians report feeling burned out, depressed – or both – with one in three physicians admitting…
Wright Medical Group N.V. (NASDAQ:WMGI) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Cartiva, Inc. (Cartiva), an orthopaedic medical device…
Mutations in the gene LRRK2 have been linked to about three percent of Parkinson’s disease cases. Researchers have now found…
Topix Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has announced the launch of Glycolix Glyco-Urea KP Therapy. This new advanced formula helps to treat severely…
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects by some estimates nearly 1 in 100 people. Celiac disease symptoms are…
Although a pooling of data from 12 studies showed a statistically significant association between use of lateral wedge insoles and…
University of Adelaide researchers have confirmed that abnormalities in a common brain chemical are linked to sudden infant death syndrome…
For patients undergoing surgery to repair a bunion deformity of the foot, non-weight-bearing x rays taken immediately after surgery can…
New research published in The Journal of Physiology today suggests that enhancing breathing via the brain may limit deficiencies in…
University of South Australia researchers have discovered that young children experiencing growing pains had significantly greater body weight than children…
Are runners less injury-prone trekking barefoot than in pricey running shoes? Maybe, according to a new literature review in the…
Centrexion Therapeutics, a company focused on advancing the treatment of chronic moderate to severe pain with one of the largest exclusively pain-focused pipelines…
The euphoric feeling that gives runners a motivational boost in the middle of their workout is in part modulated by…
More than one in five adult Americans currently suffer from bunions, and upwards of two-thirds will develop a bunion in…
An analysis based on data from previously published literature suggests it is more cost effective to treat all suspected cases…