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Rheumatoid Arthritis Takes High Toll

July 6th, 2012 - 8:16 am

Rheumatoid arthritis can be considered a triple threat: People with the chronic inflammatory disorder have a higher likelihood of unemployment, heart attacks and early death, Mayo Clinic rheumatologists say. It is a common cause of disability: 1 of every 5 rheumatoid … Continue reading →

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Obesity Fuels Rise in Rheumatoid Arthritis

April 25th, 2012 - 3:14 pm

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  researchers say. They studied hundreds of … Continue reading →

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