arthritis Archives - Life Science Review

22 April 202022 April 2020

Herbs and spices appear to have antioxidant, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties and they may in addition reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases, eg cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative conditions, chronic inflammation, arthritis, cancer, obesity and diabetes type 2

In May 2019 researchers from Canada published their review of the medical scientific literature to identify and assess specific biomarkers in 25 herbs and spices, namely anise, basil, black pepper, … Read more

7 March 20207 March 2020

Intermittent fasting is beneficial for many health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancers, and neurodegenerative brain disorders

In December 2019 researchers from the USA published their review on the effects of intermittent fasting. The suggestion that calorie restriction had a beneficial effect on aging and life span … Read more

5 March 20205 March 2020

Strawberries have been found to reduce some of the markers of inflammation and oxidative stress in individuals with knee osteoarthritis

In December 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the effects of dietary freeze-dried strawberries on obesity-related hormones, inflammatory biomarkers and lipid peroxidation (a … Read more

25 August 201916 June 2020

Ibuprofen has a good safety profile and appears effective for mild-moderate pain of different origin in children

In February 2019 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness and adverse events associated with the use of ibuprofen as a painkiller … Read more

8 July 201921 February 2020

Moderate heavy metal exposure, due to at least once weekly fish consumption during pregnancy and in the first year of life, may increase the risk of juvenile idiopathic arthritis

In July 2019 researchers from Sweden published the results of their study to assess the association of early nutrition on the later development of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The researchers followed … Read more

21 February 201921 February 2020

Rheumatoid arthritis activity may be highest in spring followed by winter

In January 2019 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess whether the seasons influenced rheumatoid arthritis activity. A total of 12,839 individuals were investigated, and involved … Read more

21 February 201921 February 2020

Winter, increased barometric pressure, and higher humidity are associated with higher presentation rates of carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis, lateral epicondylitis, hand arthritis, and distal radius fractures

In July 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether there are any seasonal and weather variations in the presentation of common upper extremity … Read more

1 January 201921 February 2020

Tears of the anterior cruciate ligament may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease in later life

In September 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the potential long-term medical consequences associated with a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. 3,506 … Read more