Living Near Green Spaces May Boost Bone Health, Study Finds
Living near green spaces may have a positive impact on bone health, potentially boosting bone density and lowering the risk of osteoporosis. Lower levels of air pollution in green spaces play a significant role in these associations. The study, involving over 390,000 individuals, found a consistent association between the amount of green space and new cases of osteoporosis, with an increase in bone mineral density and a 5% lower risk of developing osteoporosis for every increase in the NDVI.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Abatacept May Also Prevent the Disease
Rheumatoid arthritis drug abatacept, already used to treat the disease, may also prevent its onset, new research shows. Clinical trial results published in The Lancet indicate that abatacept eases symptoms and prevents joint damage, offering hope to the 1.3 million Americans living with the painful inflammatory disease.
Revolutionary Transformation in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a prevalent immune-mediated inflammatory disease that affects millions of people worldwide, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. Without effective treatment, it can lead to significant joint damage, disability, and work loss due to chronic…