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Posts on ‘May 6th, 2009’

Obesity, arthritis affects women in later years (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Disabilities related to obesity and arthritis decrease women’s quality of life during their senior years, according to research presented Saturday at the American Geriatrics Society’s annual meeting in Chicago.

These super foods can help in the fight against arthritis (ABC 15 Phoenix)

arthritis is a growing epidemic and the leading cause of disability among American adults, according to the arthritis Foundation. In fact, 30-percent of the arthritis population experiences work limitations.

Pharmac may expand arthritis drug funding (The New Zealand Herald)

arthritis New Zealand is welcoming a proposal by Government drug-buying agency Pharmac to expand the conditions for which the drug Humira will be funded. It is currently funded to treat people with rheumatoid arthritis, but from…

Pharmac to consider expanding arthritis drug funding (NZPA via Yahoo!Xtra News)

arthritis New Zealand is welcoming a proposal by Government drug-buying agency Pharmac to expand the conditions for which the drug Humira will be funded.