Severe Low Back Pain May Foretell Future Woes
TUESDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) — For people suffering from severe, short-term low back pain, an end may not be in sight: A new study finds that they’re at increased risk for long-term pain and...
View ArticleShoe Inserts Don’t Help Arthritic Knee Pain: Study
TUESDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) — Lateral wedge shoe inserts don’t appear to relieve pain in patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee, a new study finds. These inexpensive plastic inserts...
View ArticleYour Feet Aren’t So Evolved After All, Study Reveals
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) — Your feet may be less unique and evolved than once thought: A new study suggests that the mechanisms of human feet have much in common with those of great apes....
View ArticleCalcium Plus Vitamin D Won’t Cure Joint Pain, Study Finds
FRIDAY, Aug. 23 (HealthDay News) — Older women seeking a cure for swollen, painful joints likely will find that taking calcium and vitamin D supplements won’t reduce the severity of their condition, a...
View ArticleSteroid Shots a Temporary Fix for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Study
TUESDAY, Sept. 3 (HealthDay News) — Steroid shots can temporarily relieve the painful symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, but three-quarters of patients who are initially helped by these injections...
View ArticleVitamin D Deficiency Often Seen in Traumatic Bone Breaks
FRIDAY, Sept. 13 (HealthDay News) — Low levels of vitamin D are commonly found in people who suffer traumatic bone fractures, according to a new study. Because vitamin D is an essential component in...
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Acetaminophen May Not Help Against Back Pain, Study Contends
WEDNESDAY, July 23, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Even though its use is often advised by doctors, the painkiller acetaminophen — best known as Tylenol — does not help treat lower back pain, according to a...
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Skip the Steroids for Shoulder Pain?
TUESDAY, Aug. 5, 2014 (HealthDay News) — For relief of shoulder pain, physical therapy and steroid shots provide similar results, a new study finds. Researchers compared the two nonsurgical approaches...
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Salty Foods May Double Smokers’ Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
FRIDAY, Sept. 12, 2014 (HealthDay News) — Consuming too much salt may more than double a smoker’s risk of developing the painful inflammatory disease known as rheumatoid arthritis, a new study finds....
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Weight Could Influence Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 26, 2014 (HealthDay News) — People with rheumatoid arthritis may be more likely to achieve remission if they maintain a healthy body weight, according to new research. The study found...
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