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Obesity epidemic fueling rise in rheumatoid arthritis among women

Obesity and the painful autoimmune disorder rheumatoid arthritis are each becoming more common, raising a logical question: Could one have something to do with the other? For women, it appears there is a link, Mayo Clinic ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Vitamin C does not lower uric acid levels in gout patients

Despite previous studies touting its benefit in moderating gout risk, new research reveals that vitamin C, also known ascorbic acid, does not reduce uric acid (urate) levels to a clinically significant degree in patients ...

Health created May 16, 2013 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1