Arthritis
Glucosamine, Chondroitin Not Much Help For Arthritic Knees - This article discusses a study that found the dietary supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin, do not help milder cases of arthritis. However, there is some evidence these two supplements may help ease pain with more severe cases. (Found at U.S. National Library of Medicine).
News From the Arthritis Foundation - This brief article discusses recent arthritis advances made in the last year. It also looks at the future and makes some predictions for the next year. (Found at Arthritis Foundation).
Alzheimer's Disease
Memory-Loss Protein Sheds Light on Alzheimer's - This article focuses on a study related to Alzheimer's and mice. The study on mice could one day lead to earlier detection, treatment, and even prevention of Alzheimer's. (Found at U.S. National Library of Medicine).
New Study Demonstrates Combined Techniques to Detect, Monitor Alzheimer’s Disease - This article discusses how a current study of Alzheimer's Disease may lead new ways of detecting and monitoring Alzheimer's Disease. (Found at National Institute of Health).
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Disease 101: Know Your Heart and Blood Vessels - This article summarizes the different types of cardiovascular diseases. If you are looking for quick, factual information this is a great article. (Found at Mayo Clinic).
Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes Calls for Lifestyle Changes, Medication - This informative article looks at the signs of pre-diabetes. It also focuses on medication treatments and lifestyle changes. (Found at Celveland Clinic).
Hypertension
Blood Pressure Dropping Globally - According to this article, high blood pressure is dropping around the world. Click the link and read why it is dropping around the world. (Found at Medline Plus).
Blood Pressure Drugs Keep Hypertension in Check - According to this article, high blood pressure is kept in check by taking blood pressure drugs. (Found at Medline Plus).
Osteoporosis
Injectable Osteoporosis Drug Shows Promise - This article looks at a new injectable drug called denosumab. The study showed that bone density increased in postmenopausal women. (Found at Medline Plus).
Many Elderly Women Going Without Bone Density Tests - A study of medical records showed that not enough women are getting bone density tests. Despite the risk of fractures not enough women are tested. (Found at Medline Plus).