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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: rheumatoid arthritis

rheumatoid arthritis stories: 3 news summaries

Bourbon a Day Keeps the Arthritis Away

Regular drinkers are half as likely to develop joint disease

Jun 5, 08 1:19 PM CDT
(Newser) - Swedish scientists have found another perk for regular drinkers, the BBC reports, with imbibers up to 50% less likely to develop rheumatoid arthritis. In two studies involving several thousand participants, those who downed 5 glasses of wine a week saw their risk cut in half. The study reiterated that smoking... More »

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alcohol • smoking • rheumatoid arthritis • research • arthritis

Bone Marrow Breakthrough Gives New Hope

Safer technique could benefit MS, arthritis sufferers

Nov 23, 07 2:52 AM CST
(Newser) - Scientists investigating bone marrow transplants have made a breakthrough that could one day help millions. Currently, before transplants occur defective cells are killed with radiotherapy or chemotherapy—which causes widespread damage and can have serious side effects. But researchers have found it's possible to pinpoint and destroy blood-forming stem cells... More »

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medical breakthrough • rheumatoid arthritis • bone marrow • medical research • multiple sclerosis

Genes Give Up Secrets of 7 Serious Diseases

Landmark study sheds light on diabetes, depression, more

Jun 7, 07 8:18 AM CDT
(Newser) - In an outcome one scientist describes as a "new dawn," researchers have identified genetic variations linked to seven common diseases, opening the door to improved tests and treatments. The study, which focused on depression, Crohn's disease, coronary artery disease, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, and Type 1 and 2 diabetes,... More »

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medicine • health • hypertension • depression • genetics • diabetes • disease • heart disease • rheumatoid arthritis • Crohn's disease

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