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Glucosamine Supplements Useless for Back Pain: Smart Guide to Dietary Supplements
Not much is known about the dietary supplements we pop on a daily basis. Although most pose far fewer health risks than the prescription medications we take, says Adriane Fugh-Berman, a physician and associate professor in complementary and alternative medicine at Georgetown University Medical Center, some herbal remedies can be downright dangerous.
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Bone & Joint Health Information
- Osteoarthritis Information
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Osteoarthritis
By age 60, almost everybody has OA in at least one joint. All those years of bending and lifting and twisting and turning wears down the cartilage that caps the ends of bones, resulting in painful inflammation. Treatment focuses on easing the discomfort. more »
Osteoarthritis News
Lots of Exercise in Midlife May Lead to Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis Costs U.S. Over $185 Billion a Year
- Osteoporosis Information
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. It often progresses without symptoms or pain. Although it occurs in both men and women, women are four times as likely to develop osteoporosis than men. more »
Osteoporosis News
Combo Drug Therapy May Work Best to Strengthen Bones: Study
Gene Discoveries Give Hope Against 'Brittle Bone' Disease
- Scoliosis Information
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Scoliosis
In scoliosis, the spine has an abnormal side-to-side curvature. If left untreated, it can lead to chronic back pain and progressive spinal deformity, and can even affect the heart or lungs. Most cases, however, are mild. Scoliosis cannot be cured, but it is highly treatable. more »
Scoliosis News
Health Tip: Warning Signs of Scoliosis
Health Tip: Understanding Low Back Pain
