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Certain Arthritis, Crohn’s Drugs May Raise Kids’ Cancer Risk: FDA
Agency strengthens 'black box' warning on medicines such as Enbrel, Remicade

Colcrys Approved for Acute Gout, Mediterranean Fever
Remedy long used to treat these two inflammatory conditions

Excess Weight Speeds Up Osteoarthritis
Rapid loss of knee cartilage directly linked to being overweight in study

Screen All Newborns for Hip Dysplasia, Study Urges
Experts say early treatment helps avoid arthritis in adolescence

Health Tip: Diagnosing Joint Pain
Information you should discuss with your doctor

Too Much Texting Can Spell Neck, Arm Pain
Hunching over, using one thumb increases the risk, study shows

FDA Panel Urges Ban on Vicodin, Percocet
Also recommends dosing limits for OTC painkillers that contain acetaminophen, like Tylenol or Excedrin, because of link to liver damage.

New Drug Shows Promise for Rheumatoid Arthriitis
Small, early study finds few long-term side effects

Knee Replacement Considered a Good Value
Study finds it appears cost-effective for those with severe arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Might Fight Swine Flu
It helps regulate the immune system's response, study with mice shows