8 Tips for Arthritis Sufferers8 Tips for Arthritis Sufferers

Tip 1: Make Sure You Really Have Osteoarthritis

While to some of you, today’s tip might be very basic. It is absolutely essential that you make sure your diagnosis is correct before you begin wasting money on treatments that are not designed to help your specific situation.

Tip 2: Searching For Just Arthritis Pain Relief? [...]

How to decide if you want a CoccygectomyHow to decide if you want a Coccygectomy

Are you considering having your coccyx removed – a coccygectomy? If so, there are several things you should know beforehand. Here are some of  the following pros, cons, and personal experiences to assist you in making your decision. Please remember, however, that this is your personal decision and only you know the pain threshold you [...]

Acetaminophen could increase asthma riskAcetaminophen could increase asthma risk

An analysis of 19 studies provides additional evidence of increased asthma risk in children and adults given acetaminophen.

The study’s lead author told Reuters Health, while this type of study isn’t the best way to prove that the medication actually causes the illness, it does show that the relationship should be investigated further.

“We know [...]

What are the causes of lupus - systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)Causes of lupus – systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

Lupus is still a pretty mysterious condition. There are many theories floating around as to causes of lupus but, just like other autoimmune conditions, there isn’t really a solid answer. Here are a few suggestions as to the causes of lupus.

Genes

No gene or group of genes has been proven to cause lupus. Lupus [...]

Causes of atrial fibrillationCauses of atrial fibrillation

To pump blood, your heart muscles must contract and relax in a coordinated rhythm. Contraction and relaxation are controlled by electrical signals that travel through your heart muscle.

Your heart consists of four chambers — two upper chambers (atria) and two lower chambers (ventricles). Within the upper right chamber of your heart (right atrium) is [...]