High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hormonal effects may be to blame, researchers say
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Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes
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Barefoot Lifestyle Has Its Dangers
Surgeons group offers tips on how to be footloose and injury-free
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Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age
Study finds patients twice as likely to care for themselves, saves money in long run
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated
New rules called 'extensive' but not meant to crowd physicians' clinical judgment
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Oral Drug Helps Prevent Clotting After Hip Replacement
Daily dose of rivaroxaban cut risk of venous thromboembolism, study finds
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Heel Ultrasound Helps Detect Fracture Risk
But expert says dual-energy X-rays still gold standard for measuring bone strength
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Senior Falls Can Lead to Brain Injury
They resulted in 8,000 deaths, 56,000 hospitalizations for those 65 and older, CDC reports
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Get in Step With Summer Foot Care
Expert sorts myth from fact when it comes to toeing the line on healthy practices
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Autoimmune Disease Treatment May Not Dampen Immune System
Targeting a key protein might reap rewards for people with asthma, MS, scientists say
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FDA Panel Recommends Enbrel for Pediatric Patients
But experts also express concern about psoriasis drug's possible risks for children; action follows agency warning that drug label needs strengthening
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Stem Cells Might Treat Tough Fractures
In some cases, bones don't heal as they should, experts note
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Golimumab Eases Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Monthly shot plus weekly methotrexate even pushed some into remission, study says
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Drinking Cuts Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
More than three drinks of alcohol a week can trim that risk by 50%, study says
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FDA Starts Safety Review of Autoimmune Disorder Drugs
Reports of increased cancer risk among young users of TNF blockers prompts action
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