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Many with lupus may be unaware of heart risks
(Reuters Health) - Many people with the autoimmune disease lupus may not realize that their risk of heart disease is substantially higher than average, a new study suggests.
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High Birth Weight Doubles Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
(HealthDay News) -- The risk of rheumatoid arthritis is twice as high in women who had a heavy birth weight (more than 10 pounds) than those with an average birth weight (7 to 8.5 lbs), a new study finds.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Guidelines Updated
(HealthDay News) -- New recommendations for the use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have been developed by the American College of Rheumatology.
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Hip Replacement Boosts Mobility at Any Age
(HealthDay News) -- Total hip replacements are beneficial and economical for seniors with osteoarthritis, regardless of their age, say researchers at Duke University Medical Center.
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Drinking Cuts Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
(HealthDay News) -- People who drink alcohol regularly may cut their risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, a new study finds.
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Soccer's a Winner for Building Bone Health in Girls
(HealthDay News) -- Want your teenage daughter to have strong bones? Steer her to soccer or other impact sports, experts suggest, and you may help her prevent low bone density later in life.
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Cola May Be Bad to the Bones
(HealthDay News) -- While enjoying a cola or two every day might seem harmless enough, recent research suggests that those tasty drinks could be compromising your bone health.
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