Knee Replacements May Improve Balance, Reduce Falls
According to a new study, knee replacements may help improve elderly people's balance, which may help reduce their risk of falling.

Electromagnetic Therapy May Ease Knee Arthritis Pain
Researchers at Henry Ford Hospital have found that electromagnetic pulses from a portable device significantly reduces pain and inflammation in people who have osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.

Bleeding Risks Vary Among NSAID Painkillers: Study
A review of nearly 10 years of medical literature has found that when it comes to gastrointestinal side effects--especially bleeding in the stomach--not all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers carry the same risk.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps Ease Pain: Study
Cognitive behavioral therapy--a type of therapy designed to challenge and reframe negative beliefs--may help people who suffer from chronic low back pain, new research suggests. 

Zen Meditation May Help Brain Fight Pain
New research published in the medical journal Emotion has found that Zen meditation may actually help thicken the brain, making it more able to tolerate pain.

Some Painkillers May Cause Hearing Loss
According to a new study, men who regularly take acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen have a higher risk of developing hearing loss than men who do not take the painkillers.

British Regulators Back MabThera for RA
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) is recommending that the rheumatoid arthritis (RA) drug MabThera be approved for use in conjunction with methotrexate in some patients who have the condition in the United Kingdom.

Prozac, Celexa Slow Progression of RA: Study
British researchers have found that the antidepressants Prozac (fluoxetine) and Celexa (citalopram) helped slow disease progression in people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Lack of Exercise, Excess Weight Boost Women's Arthritis Risk
Arthritis rates have increased in the United States and Canada, and researchers say higher levels of inactivity and obesity among women are part of the reason for the rise in arthritis cases.

House Votes to Repeal Antitrust Exemption for Insurers
Democrats believe repealing the exemption will lead to increased competition between insurance companies and reduced costs for consumers.

Studies Mixed on Effectiveness of Joint Pain Supplements
A health reporter reviews the available research on such joint pain supplements as glucosamine, chondroitin, mangosteen juice, SAMe, yucca root, and fish oil.

Q&A: Cortisone Beneficial for Osteoarthritis
A woman who has osteoarthritis (OA) in both hips asks Dr. Peter Gott about the use of cortisone injections to treat her condition.

Exercise May Ease Anxiety About Chronic Illness
People who suffer from chronic illnesses often also experience a great deal of anxiety, but University of Georgia researchers say regular exercise may help ease this anxiety.

Vaccine Blocks RA Progression in Mice
Drugmaker CEL-SCI Corporation is reporting that its experimental vaccine was shown to be effective at blocking the progression of rheumatoid arthritis in mice.

9 Meds That Cost More Than $200,000 Per Year
Experts say there are nine drugs that now cost more than $200,000 per year, with one of these drugs costing more than $400,000 per year.