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Eating oily fish, fruits and cereals and drinking one pint of beer a week can cut risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Eating oily fish, fruits and cereals and drinking one pint of beer a week can cut risk of rheumatoid arthritis

byUniversity of LeedsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainModerate alcohol consumption and a higher intake of fruits, oily fish, and cereals are linked to a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while

Eating oily fish, fruits and cereals and drinking one pint of beer a week can cut risk of rheumatoid arthritis

byUniversity of LeedsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainModerate alcohol consumption and a higher intake of fruits, oily fish, and cereals are linked to a lower risk of rheumatoid arthritis, while
Research backs belief that tomatoes can be a gout trigger

Research backs belief that tomatoes can be a gout trigger

by University of OtagoPeople who maintain that eating tomatoes can cause their gout to flare up are likely to welcome new University of Otago research that has, for the first time, found a biolog

Research backs belief that tomatoes can be a gout trigger

by University of OtagoPeople who maintain that eating tomatoes can cause their gout to flare up are likely to welcome new University of Otago research that has, for the first time, found a biolog
CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

(HealthDay)—C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are frequently elevated in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), and these elevations are relevant and potentially useful in management of the

CRP levels potentially useful in chronic spontaneous urticaria

(HealthDay)—C-reactive protein (CRP) levels are frequently elevated in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), and these elevations are relevant and potentially useful in management of the
The time is now to curb spring allergies

The time is now to curb spring allergies

by Cara MurezSend yourself some love this Valentine's Day by setting a reminder to start taking your spring allergy medications.It's important to begin allergy meds two weeks before symptoms a

The time is now to curb spring allergies

by Cara MurezSend yourself some love this Valentine's Day by setting a reminder to start taking your spring allergy medications.It's important to begin allergy meds two weeks before symptoms a
Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

by National Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a T lymphocyte (also known as a T cell) (blue). Credit: NIAIDEvidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggests that a v

Potential treatment for rare autoimmune disorder could be adapted from CAR-T therapy, suggests clinical trial

by National Institutes of HealthColorized scanning electron micrograph of a T lymphocyte (also known as a T cell) (blue). Credit: NIAIDEvidence from a small-scale clinical trial suggests that a v
Consumer health: Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis—what's the connection?

Consumer health: Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis—what's the connection?

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainMay is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the connection between smoking and rheumatoid arthritis.Rheu

Consumer health: Smoking and rheumatoid arthritis—what's the connection?

by From Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainMay is Arthritis Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about the connection between smoking and rheumatoid arthritis.Rheu
The 'switch' that keeps the immune system from attacking the body

The 'switch' that keeps the immune system from attacking the body

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainA microscopic battle rages in our bodies, as our cells constantly fend off invaders through our immune system: a complex system

The 'switch' that keeps the immune system from attacking the body

by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneCredit: CC0 Public DomainA microscopic battle rages in our bodies, as our cells constantly fend off invaders through our immune system: a complex system
Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than placebo for reducing knee pain in patie

Turmeric may help ease the pain of a dodgy knee

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn extract of Curcuma longa (CL), commonly known as turmeric, was found to be more effective than placebo for reducing knee pain in patie
Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy

Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy

by Vanderbilt UniversityThe lone star tick is widespread in the United States and is most common in wooded areas. Credit: CDC Public Image LibraryAlpha-gal allergy has commonly been referred to a

Alpha-gal found to be both a medication and red meat allergy

by Vanderbilt UniversityThe lone star tick is widespread in the United States and is most common in wooded areas. Credit: CDC Public Image LibraryAlpha-gal allergy has commonly been referred to a
S1P molecule regulates dendritic cell localization and vascular integrity in lymph nodes

S1P molecule regulates dendritic cell localization and vascular integrity in lymph nodes

by Osaka UniversityCredit: Osaka UniversityThe trafficking of white blood cells called lymphocytes is crucial for controlling our immune response. Maintaining the integrity of high endothelial ve

S1P molecule regulates dendritic cell localization and vascular integrity in lymph nodes

by Osaka UniversityCredit: Osaka UniversityThe trafficking of white blood cells called lymphocytes is crucial for controlling our immune response. Maintaining the integrity of high endothelial ve
What is rheumatoid arthritis, the condition tennis champion Caroline Wozniacki lives with?

What is rheumatoid arthritis, the condition tennis champion Caroline Wozniacki lives with?

by Fabien B. Vincent and Michelle Leech,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageArthritis is a broad term to describe inflammation of the joints which become swollen and painful. There are man

What is rheumatoid arthritis, the condition tennis champion Caroline Wozniacki lives with?

by Fabien B. Vincent and Michelle Leech,The ConversationCredit: AI-generated imageArthritis is a broad term to describe inflammation of the joints which become swollen and painful. There are man
Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

by Osaka UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen considering the role of the key immune molecule interleukin (IL)-17, the phrase "too much of a good thing" springs to mind. Because unli

Phosphorylation of Regnase-1 lets IL-17 run amok

by Osaka UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen considering the role of the key immune molecule interleukin (IL)-17, the phrase "too much of a good thing" springs to mind. Because unli