Some inflammation in your body is goodto help protect you from dangerous organisms. But when your joints are stiff and you ache from head to toeit could be a sign that youve joined the ranks of the 20 million Americans suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. A new study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis shows a key
Roz Roscoe A recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered manufacturers of unapproved topical ointments and eye salt solutions containing the ingredient papain to stop producing and marketing these products. The agency order comes in the wake of reports of allergic reactions that produced heart palpitations and a drop in blood
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Lately, the buzz in various news venues is all about the ailing U.S. economy Many folks are nervous about their investmentsand the rising cost of daily expenses such as food and gas. You might even be worried about how these economic pressures are affecting your retirement savings. In todays Monday Edition of
Skin damaged by excessive sun exposure could benefit from a different type of light therapy. According to new research conducted by the University of Michigan Health System, sun-damaged skin may be improved by treatment with a topical product that increases the skins sensitivity to light, followed by laser therapy. In this study, researchers at the
If there really were a fountain of youththered probably be a year-long wait to take a dip! Thats because most folks are searching for ways to enjoy healthy living for as long as possible. In todays Thursday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill share some exciting new research that can help you protect yourself from
While many individuals take vitamin supplements as part of a holistic health and wellness regimen, researchers at New Zealands Waikato Hospital recently reported that having high blood serum levels of vitamin D has been linked to a lower risk of long term health impacts in people with less-than-optimal lung health. And supporting that finding is