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Millions of Americans suffer from symptoms of arthritis that are often debilitating. The most common form is degenerative arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis, followed by inflammatory or rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. John Davis III, a Mayo Clinic rheumatologist, says what you eat may help with some of the inflammation associated with arthritis. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute […]
Mayo Clinic “Some foods can increase inflammation levels and contribute to symptoms of arthritis, especially really fatty foods –– simple sugars or carbohydrates, lots of salt or salty food.” Symptoms that may include swollen and achy joints, discomfort and pain. “Arthritis relates to a diverse set of disorders where
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I keep reading about weight loss and other health benefits from a diet where people eliminate lectins. Is there any truth to the claim that a lectin-free diet can cure autoimmune diseases and other health problems? ANSWER: No scientific evidence exists to show that eliminating dietary lectins will cure any medical disorders […]
Mayo Clinic Minute: Finding relief for osteoarthritis pain published 3/19/18 Mayo Clinic Q and A: Managing arthritis pain published 3/2/18 Science Saturday: Genetic testing for earlier diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis published 2/3/18
Mayo Clinic researchers have identified key protein patterns in the blood that could improve how doctors diagnose and monitor giant cell arteritis, a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in blood vessels. The condition often affects arteries in the head and can lead to vision loss or stroke if untreated.
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a breast cancer survivor who still suffers from various aches and pains, including arthritis. A friend told me that her arthritis pain improved after she started taking turmeric. I'm committed to making this new year a healthier one, and I want to improve my overall health and diet. Can you tell me more about this supplement?
Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute. Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:58) is in the downloads. Read the script. You may have it in your spice rack or enjoy it in South Asian meals. Turmeric is derived from a plant similar to ginger and has long been used for medicinal purposes.
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A significant indicator of whether a patient with rheumatoid arthritis will improve over the course of disease may lie in part in their gut, according to new research from Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine. The study, published in Genome Medicine, found that predicting a patient's future rheumatoid arthritis prognosis could be […]
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 50 years old and live an active lifestyle. Recently, I started having more aches and pains, especially in my knees and hips. I wonder if I have arthritis. What are my treatment options? ANSWER: Osteoarthritis, also known as mechanical arthritis or "wear-and-tear" arthritis, is the most common joint disorder in the U.S ...
Arthritis involves joint degeneration due to loss of the cartilage that cushions bones. Recently researchers have begun to look to stem cells for orthopedic conditions such as shoulder arthritis. Progress using stem cells to treat arthritis already has been reported, with the ultimate goal of using stem cells to regrow cartilage.