Body & Health Conditions Articles

Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that is characterized by inflammation of joints. While there are several non-modifiable risk factors for arthritis, this article outlines things you can do to prevent development of arthritis.

Many women tend toward iron-deficiency anemia before menopause, but excess iron drives bone loss after menopause. Here are 10 things women and men need to know about the relationship between high iron levels and osteoporosis.

Vegans are often thought to be at greater risk of osteoporosis than people who eat meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products, but the reality is not as straightforward as many would expect. A few vegan-friendly supplements can make a big difference.

Teens and adults with Gaucher disease often have to deal with myriad complications, including osteoporosis. Treating osteoporosis in Gaucher's patients requires an approach very different from treating other causes of brittle bones.

Intermittent fasting is the latest popular diet. It really does change metabolism, but its effects on bone health vary. Here is what women need to know about intermittent fasting and osteoporosis, especially if they have diabetes.

Making a diagnosis of arthritis is often difficult and requires a long process. This article outlines two of the most important parts of the diagnostic process: physical examination and family and medical history.

Compression fractures are tiny breaks in the vertebrae pf the spine that can add up to big trouble. Here are 10 things you need to know to recognize, prevent, and treat this common manifestation of osteoporosis.

Do you have any of these 25 diseases? If you do, you need to be on the lookout for early signs of the brittle bone disease called osteoporosis, so you and your doctors may be able to stop bone fractures before they start.

Osteoporosis causing fractures is a common complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), commonly known as lupus. But many of these fractures can be prevented.

One of the ways to diagnose arthritis is to conducted imaging tests of joints. This article outlines the different imaging tests used by physicians when conducting a diagnosis of arthritis.