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The two most common subtypes of arthritis are inflammatory and noninflammatory arthritis. This article describes the differences between the two subtypes with regards to causes, risk factors, symptoms and treatment.

Inflammatory arthritis is a subtype of arthritis, a disease characterized by inflammation of joints. This article outlines the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for inflammatory arthritis.

Most bodybuilders avoid alcohol like the plague both off season and pre contest. But is it really that bad? Will the odd drink here and there really impact your progress, or can you drink sensibly and still make gains?

Black Salve, also called Cansema, is perhaps one of the most dangerous alternative medical treatments currently being promoted around the world. There are a number of black salves made from a variety of materials, but all contain bloodroot and zinc chlori

Interestingly, there has been some evidence that Echinacea can help with the symptoms of a cold if it is taken as soon as the first symptoms appear. But that’s about where it stops.

Sleeping may seem like a waste of time, but when we don't get enough shut eye, we just don't function well. Here's how to make sure you get enough sleep, as well as good-enough sleep.

A relatively newly discovered essential vitamin, K2 is proving to be crucial in the fight against some of the deadliest diseases facing humankind today. These include cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis, both of which are common killers.

Osteoporosis is one of the diseases for which women are regularly screened. However, lack of screening of men for osteoporosis has given rise to a major health concern with more men suffering from and at risk for osteoporosis than fathomable.

Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs fight inflammation and lower the risk of heart disease, but sometimes they also seem to cause diabetes. Is the risk of diabetes worth the benefit of the statin?

Seven million women in the United States suffer from endometriosis, and many of them struggle to get pregnant naturally.