World Arthritis Day 2022: Early signs and symptoms which cannot be ignored
The purpose of World Arthritis Day is to raise awareness about the disease that affects the joints. Arthritis treatments aim to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
Oct 12, 2022, 14:22 PM ISTControl your Arthritis by eating more of THIS...
Arthritis can affect a person’s overall function and mobility and result in activity and other limitations. Our expert Ashok Jhingan shares what can help us manage arthritis better.
Oct 03, 2022, 15:01 PM ISTExclusive: World Arthritis Day 2021 - Can exercise really reverse the disease?
Exercise helps prevent Arthritis from getting worse, and it has the added benefit of keeping excess pounds off. That can make a huge difference on the joints that support most of the body's weight - the hips and knees.
Oct 12, 2021, 14:13 PM ISTExclusive: 6 things you should know about Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis usually starts before the age of 40 years and progresses over the years. Patients who develop AS may experience back pain and early morning stiffness which gets better with daily activities. Some might also experience shooting pain in the back, joints, buttocks and in the backside of the thigh.
Aug 26, 2021, 13:32 PM ISTExclusive: Know ABC of arthritis and when to undergo knee-replacement surgery
Arthritis majorly affects the aging population as the knees get worn out due to the continuous movement of the bones. A person with the average stride living until 80 years will walk a distance of around 110,000 miles, which is the equivalent of walking about 5 times around the Earth, right on the equator, so over a period of time developing knee ailments is not uncommon.
Jul 08, 2021, 16:50 PM ISTInstitute of Nano Science & Technology scientists formulate nanoparticle to reduce severity of rheumatoid arthritis
The ionic gelation method has been widely employed for formulating chitosan nanoparticles
World Arthritis Day: All you need to know about your joints
Continually cracking the knuckles can lead you to a final position, that is osteoarthritis.
Oct 12, 2018, 16:15 PM ISTKnee pain can lead to symptoms of depression: Study
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide.
Mar 27, 2018, 14:32 PM ISTArthritis drug may help lower blood sugar levels
Lefluonamide has long been approved to treat rheumatoid arthritis and previous clinical studies have noted that patients taking the drug tended to have lower blood glucose levels and that obese patients lost weight.
Mar 02, 2018, 17:28 PM ISTCompound in Scorpion venom may reduce severity of arthritis: Study
One of the hundreds of components in scorpion venom can reduce the severity of the disease in animal models, without inducing side effects associated with similar treatments.
Feb 27, 2018, 11:19 AM ISTBacteria in milk associated with risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Humans can contract the bacteria through the consumption of infected milk, beef and produce fertilised by cow manure.
Jan 31, 2018, 17:38 PM ISTHormonal changes during menopause could worsen arthritis symptoms: Study
Previous studies have shown that women with rheumatoid arthritis experience shifts in their disease surrounding reproductive and hormonal life events, such as childbirth.
Jan 29, 2018, 11:29 AM ISTFight arthritis, eat muesli for breakfast: Study
Short-chained fatty acids are important for the body as they provide energy, stimulate intestinal movement and have an anti-inflammatory effect.
Jan 15, 2018, 12:02 PM ISTArthritis drug may help treat memory loss from West Nile virus
Spread by the bite of a mosquito, West Nile virus can cause fever and sometimes life-threatening brain infections known as West Nile encephalitis.
Jan 12, 2018, 13:15 PM ISTMorning stiffness? It could be an early warning sign of arthritis
The hands are mainly affected by morning stiffness, although the entire body could be at risk.
Jan 09, 2018, 17:51 PM ISTNew hope for skin cancer in the form of arthritis drug?
Although only five percent of skin cancer cases involve melanoma, it causes the majority of deaths from the disease.
Dec 20, 2017, 18:00 PM ISTWant relief from joint pains this winter? Eat gingerbread, say scientists
According to the research, ginger can help in reducing the inflammatory chemicals that a human body makes.
Dec 04, 2017, 16:41 PM ISTWomen with arthritis at higher risk of lung disease
According to researchers, rheumatoid arthritis sufferers have a 47% greater risk of the lung condition.
Oct 23, 2017, 19:09 PM ISTRheumatoid arthritis associated with increased risk of COPD
The findings of a new study indicate that greater vigilance may be needed to protect the respiratory health of individuals with chronic inflammatory conditions.
Oct 20, 2017, 15:10 PM ISTWomen in India more susceptible to arthritis than men: Study
Arthritis affects more than 180 million people in India and its prevalence is much higher than many well-known diseases such as diabetes, AIDS and cancer, said the company in a statement.