In case you needed another healthy reason to brew a hot cup of green tea, researchers from Washington State University have found that it blocks rheumatoid arthritis activity. Green tea has been tied to a slew of health benefits, such as lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol. But it turns out that a compound found [...]

The great artist Michelangelo likely had osteoarthritis in his hands, an investigation by a Rome, Italy plastic surgeon and colleagues concludes. Swollen joints and loss of fine motor skills did not slow the master down, however. The legendary artist continued to sculpt and paint masterpieces late in his life  despite his apparent ailments, according to [...]

Wouldn’t it be a dream come true if coffee consumption possibly helped reduce the risk of gout? Gout is a form of arthritis that more commonly affects men, especially between the ages of 40 and 50, than women. High uric acid blood test results could indicate the condition, in which case patients would be treated [...]