Thursday, September 15, 2016

Cord Blood as Anti-Inflammatory

Factor found in umbilical cord blood helped fight harmful inflammation
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Anti-Inflammatory Agent in Cord Blood Shows Promise in Mice

Scientists report that a factor found in umbilical cord blood helped fight harmful inflammation in mice, and could point the way to new treatments for humans. Inflammation is common, and in...
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Septic Arthritis: Facts on Symptoms and Treatment Guidelines

Septic arthritis is infection of one or more joints by microorganisms. Septic arthritis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Risks for the development of septic arthritis include...
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Health Tip: Osteoporosis Affects Men, Too

Osteoporosis, when bones thin and lead to greater risk of fracture, may be more common in women. But men also are affected. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says men...
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What's Regular Exercise Worth? Maybe $2,500 Per Year

Trying to decide whether you can afford the time and money to start an exercise routine? Maybe this will help: A new study finds that the average adult with heart disease who exercises regularly can...
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Health Tip: Traveling With Arthritis

Arthritis doesn't have to ruin your vacation. Here are relief suggestions from the Arthritis Foundation: Book a plane seat with extra room to stretch. Fly in the middle of the week when it's less busy...
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FDA: Opioids Plus Sedatives Pose Fatal OD Risk

Mixing prescription opioid painkillers with a class of drugs that includes popular sedatives such as Valium and Xanax can cause a fatal overdose, U.S. health officials warned Wednesday...
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