The millions of cells that make up the body normally reproduce in an orderly manner, replacing worn-out tissues and repairing injuries to maintain health. However, certain cells may begin to reproduce abnormally, massing together to form tumors.
If a tumor is benign, it will remain self-contained. A malignant–or cancerous–tumor, on the other hand, will invade [...]
Gout, one of the most painful forms of arthritis, is found primarily in men. While we can’t cure it, we do have several highly effective treatments to control it. The symptoms of gout are often centered in the big toe, causing it to become swollen and extremely painful; but any joint may be affected. [...]
Read More... Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Between the ages of 30 and 50, eight times as many women as men develop this crippling form of arthritis. Although we don’t know why it develops, researchers suspect that victims have a genetic predisposition.
Unlike OA, RA symptoms are more pronounced in the morning — the joints and muscles tend to [...]