Monthly Archives: July 2018

Rheumatoid arthritis – signs, symptoms & risk factors

Statistics on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) from the World Health Organization1

  • In 2019, 18 million people were reported to be living with RA worldwide
  • 70% of RA cases are women and they are two to three times more likely to be affected than men
  • 55% cases of RA are found in those over 55 years old

In this week’s blog, we look at the signs, symptoms and risk factors associated with rheumatoid arthritis including diet, lifestyle and genetics.

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Last updated on 3rd July 2024 by cytoffice

In the news – health and nutrition research

In this week’s article, we provide a roundup of some of the most recent health and nutrition related articles in the news, five items comprising:

  • Consider a vitamin D supplement alongside breastfeeding, UK government report suggests
  • Does exercise and fitness help shape our gut microbiome?
  • Could active folate help boost IVF chances? Fertility study backs 5-MTHF over folic acid
  • Sugar linked to raised Alzheimer’s risk
  •  Antidepressant prescriptions for children on the rise

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Last updated on 25th July 2018 by cytoffice