Body & Health Conditions Articles

People who have multiple sclerosis (MS) often receive an astonishing number and variety of medications. Some of them carry the complication of making bones weaker. Here are two things people who get these drugs need to know.

One subtype of arthritis known as rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by the presence of different antibodies that can serve as biomarkers to help diagnose the condition. This article outlines these antibodies: rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP.

Looking for ways to deal with the physical pain of osteoporosis? Here are 16 suggestions and recommendations for relieving bone pain without prescription drugs.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) has fallen out of favor as a long-term treatment for osteoporosis. However, estrogen replacement for women and testosterone for men often are an effective, short-term treatment for the disease.

Diagnosing arthritis can often be a difficult task due to the general nature of the symptoms. This article outlines the different blood tests that doctors will use in order to determine a diagnosis of arthritis.

Getting enough protects against developing osteoporosis in women. Getting enough magnesium protects against developing osteoporosis in men. Here are 10 reasons you should make sure you get your magnesium for healthier bones throughout your life.

A skilled acupuncturist often can relieve pain associated with acupuncture in a single session. Repeated sessions sometimes help rebuild bone. But there are reasons acupuncture doesn't work for everyone.

Physically active people have stronger bones and a lower risk of osteoporosis. But not every kind of exercise is equally useful for preventing fractures.

Making a diagnosis of arthritis can be difficult, and this article outlines the four different steps that physicians go through to make a diagnosis of this disease.

Osteoporosis isn't just a disease of older women. It sometimes strikes women before the age of 40. But there are ways to prevent it.