Adults with osteoarthritis in the knees who take vitamin D supplements did not show an improvement in pain relief or cartilage loss, according to a new study published in JAMA. The study was a two year randomized trial consisting of patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis…
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Lower Mortality Among Overweight People
Obese people are much more likely to die prematurely from any cause, while those who are overweight have a lower all-cause mortality risk compared to people of normal weight, researchers from the National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in JAMA, January 2, 2013 issue…
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African American Women Avoid Exercise Because Of Hair Maintenance
The main reason why many African American women avoid exercise is because of hair care and maintenance, according to a study published in JAMA. The research, led by Amy J. McMichael, M.D., found that complications of hair care is the main reason why African-American women don’t exercise as much as they’d like to. McMichael specializes in and teaches dermatology at Wake Forest Unviersity…
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Elderly Aspirin Users More Likely To Develop Macular Degeneration
Regular aspirin use has been linked to a significantly increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a recent study published in JAMA. Macular degeneration is a condition which largely affects the elderly and results in a progressive loss of vision. It occurs when the retina becomes damaged, leading to a slow decline in retinal function…
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