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Health August 1

Popular weight-loss medication could relieve painful arthritis symptoms, doctors report

Medical professionals observe that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis alongside other inflammatory conditions.

HEALTH July 11, 2024

Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs could reduce arthritis symptoms in some, experts claim

Some people with rheumatoid arthritis who use GLP-1 drugs — such as Wegovy and Ozempic — have reported an improvement in the severity and frequency of their arthritic symptoms. Two doctors weigh in.

Ask a Doctor June 3, 2024

Ask a doctor: 'Why are my hands swelling and what should I do about it?'

Some patients wonder why their hands are swelling — and what to do about it. In this installment of "Ask a Doctor," two health experts advise when to seek medical attention for swelling or edema.

Health March 12, 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis: How to identify the symptoms and seek effective treatment

Rheumatoid arthritis is a complex autoimmune disease that affects roughly 1.3 million Americans. It occurs when the immune system attacks healthy cells.

HEALTH August 22, 2023

Be well: 6 tips to preserve your knees as long as possible after an arthritis diagnosis

While there is no cure for arthritis, certain treatments can relieve symptoms and slow the condition’s progress. Dr. Nakul Karkare of New York offered six tips for preserving the knees.

HEALTH February 4, 2021

FDA warns Pfizer's arthritis, colitis drug raises risk of heart issues and cancer

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday warned that early results from a safety trial on Pfizer’s arthritis and colitis drug, tofacitinib, revealed an increased risk of heart issues and cancer when compared to another medicine.

Coronavirus October 8, 2020

Rheumatoid arthritis drug cuts coronavirus deaths in clinical trial, Eli Lilly says

In the clinical trial patients are given a combination of baricitinib and remdesivir.

PAIN MANAGEMENT June 1, 2017

Older adults might be able to stave off arthritis knee pain with fiber

Older people who eat the most fiber are at lower risk of developing knee pain and stiffness due to osteoarthritis (OA), new research shows.

Arthritis May 22, 2017

Cracking, popping joints may foretell arthritis

Grating, cracking or popping sounds around joints may predict future arthritis, especially in the knees, according to a recent U.S. study.

MEDICAL RESEARCH April 19, 2017

Opioid use common even after minor surgery

The risk that surgery patients will become chronic opioid users may be similar after minor procedures or major operations, a U.S. study suggests.