A Colorado-based company is challenging people with arthritis to eat a handful of gin-soaked raisins dailyLafayette, Colorado (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 In response to the rising cost of prescription medications, a Colorado-based company is challenging people with arthritis to eat a handful of gin-soaked raisins daily. The invitation isn’t meant to help people forget their pain, even though the ...

People living in poor neighborhoods have a higher rate and risk of arthritis - one of the most common causes of disability in the developed world.

Research from The Cancer Institute of New Jersey on the FDA-approved drugs Celebrex(r) and Lipitor(r) -- used respectively for arthritis pain and lowering cholesterol -- shows that these drugs are well tolerated in the treatment of recurrent prostate cancer. Preliminary results from an ongoing Phase II clinical trial will be presented this week during the 2012 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.

IOM Recommendations Call for Paradigm Shift

There are many good reasons to pick up a pomegranate: The bright red fruits are festive, seasonal, pack tons of antioxidants and, a new study suggests, may help relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease.