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Heartburn Drugs May Raise Fracture Risk in Older Women
Especially true for current or former smokers, researchers say
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Too Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Inactive, Study Finds
Experts say exercise helps keep joints flexible, maintains function
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Rate of Leg, Foot Amputations Among Diabetics Drops: CDC
Researchers point to better management of disease in explaining the trend
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Enriched Skim Milk Good for Gout, Study Suggests
Pain, uric acid levels improved in those drinking shakes made of skim milk powders
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Hip Fracture Patients Often Have Other Health Problems
They contribute to lengthier hospital stays, researchers say
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Some Women Can Go Longer Between Bone Checks: Study
Those with normal density may be able to wait more than recommended two years, researcher says
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Joint Replacement Patients Face Blood Clot Risk in Hospital
Knee surgery associated with twice the risk compared to hip procedure, evidence review found
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Knee Arthritis May Speed Up Process Linked to Cell Aging
People with osteoarthritis have increased cell deterioration nearest to damaged joint, study finds
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More Known About Proteins That Cause Autoimmune Diseases
Researchers say 'autoantibodies' can cause lupus, diabetes, arthritis
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Many Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Face Eating Problems
Poor throat function, depression and pain are common, study finds
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Brain Structure Adapts to Arm Injury, Study Says
Finding could influence post-stroke rehabilitation
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Herbal Medicines for Arthritis Not Backed by Evidence
Not only are most ineffective, some can interfere with other medications, review found
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Spinal Manipulation, Home Exercise May Ease Neck Pain
Medication appeared least effective treatment in small study
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Crowding in ER May Delay Pain Relief for Kids
Busy staff less responsive to needs of individual patients, researcher says
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Diet Might Help Those Immobilized by Knee Osteoarthritis
Substantial weight loss reduces pain, raises mobility, researchers say
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