People often have this misconception that only lean meat can provide proteins to your body. What they fail to count in is the wonder food called tofu. It is one the most nutritious food items which has ample amounts of proteins …
On Wednesday, drug giants Cipla announced it had launched a biosimilar drug of Etanercept under the brand name Etacept which will be used to treat rheumatic disorders in India. ‘Formed through a partnership alliance, Etacept is …
Being a parent can be the best part of married life, but when it comes to actually conceiving, a number of couples have a tough time. Here is a question by one of our readers regarding getting pregnant. Our expert Dr Smarajit …
‘I have constant flu like body aches, it seriously feels like I have the flu all of the time… I also have really bad body twitching, headaches and neck, shoulder pain, not to mention my hips! I feel like I am 80 years old not …
American scientists have zeroed in on a new strategy that holds promise for improved treatment of arthritis and other auto-immune disorders in people. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have demonstrated a new strategy for …
These days every new study and every dietician seems to be waxing eloquent about the benefits of omega 3 fatty acids. If we were to do a random search for benefits of omega 3 fatty acids, you would start believing that they are …
According to a finding, Nano particles could prevent the immune system from attack of multiple sclerosis (MS), a debilitating nerve disease diagnosed between 20 and 40 years.
MS affects any area of the brain, optic nerve, and …
Scientists have revealed that they have discovered 14 genes that lead to rheumatoid arthritis, which could be a major breakthrough in their bid to find a cure for the condition. Lifestyle and environmental factors, such as …
Arthritis is not a single disease - there are over 100 different forms of arthritis. It is a collective term for different individual illnesses, with different features, treatments, complications, and prognoses. The similarity …
Scientists have discovered that absence of two proteins - Puma and Bin - prompts immune cells to turn against human organs they are meant to protect. This leads to autoimmune diseases like type-1 diabetes and rheumatoid …
Anakinra, a drug already used for rheumatoid arthritis, has shown promising results in stroke patients by dramatically limiting the amount of brain damage, according to a study. Dame Nancy Rothwell and Stuart Allan, both …
The top three reasons for your joint pain may be:
1. Rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disorder that causes stiffness and pain),
2. Osteoarthritis (growth of bone spurs and degeneration of cartilage or a joint),
3. Gout (a …
Alcohol might just be good for you. A new research has found that a pint of beer or a small glass of wine, may go a long way in keeping you healthy. Researchers say that a diet consisting of alcohol three times a week may prove …
A diet enriched with a popular omega-3 fatty acid and curcumin, found in Indian curry spice turmeric, preserved walking ability in rats with spinal-cord injury. The findings by researchers from the University of California Los …
