Tag: Arthritis
From reel to real: A K-drama star’s health battle spotlights disease awareness
For fans of Korean dramas (K-dramas), the protagonists — their favorite actors or “biases” — often seem to embody our fantasies of a perfect world, where a perfect relationship leads to a perfect life. But what if these K-drama heroes […]
Repurposing an arthritis drug to grow back hair
A common rheumatoid arthritis drug could be a potential treatment for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that causes rapid hair loss – sufferers have expressed anxiety and grief as their hair sheds in clumps, even affecting the eyebrows and eyelashes. […]
Arthritis may affect young people: Signs to look out for
Despite popular belief, arthritis is a debilitating illness that can affect young people as well as the old. There are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions; this includes rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory disorder which affects […]
