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Rheumatoid arthritis of the hands. Coloured bilateral X-ray of the hands and wrists of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. The arthritis is particularly severe in the hand at right, with several joint deformities. Rheumatoid arthritis is a degenerative autoimmune disease that mainly affects the capsule (synovium) around the synovial (flexible) joints, causing chronic inflammation. It can be a debilitating and painful condition and can lead to deformities and loss of functioning and mobility.

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A Silent Fire review: What you need to know about inflammation

With A Silent Fire, gastroenterologist Shilpa Ravella offers a fascinating primer on the crucial role of inflammation in our bodies and the emerging links to diet and disease

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Avoiding liquids before surgery may be an unnecessary precaution

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Avoiding liquids before surgery may be an unnecessary precaution

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We may be entering a bold new era in the treatment of depression

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People who live together may eat similar food, which could contribute to a similar environment in the mouth that encourages the same bacterial strains

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You share a third of your oral bacteria with other people in your home

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Cropped shot of an unrecognisable man sitting alone at home and suffering from arthritis in his hands - stock photo

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Vagus nerve receptors may be key to controlling inflammation

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Observational studies suggest that puzzles may ward off dementia, but this has not been proven

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Lifestyle may affect your dementia risk but the extent is exaggerated

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Spraying drugs up the nose may help heal the brain after a stroke

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A blast of ultrasound waves could rejuvenate ageing cells

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One brain network may be involved in six mental health conditions

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One brain network may be involved in six mental health conditions

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An unrecognisable mature pregnant woman lies on a hospital delivery bed as she has fetal monitoring. Cardiotocography is usually called a 'CTG' by medical staff. It can be used to monitor a baby's heart rate and a mother's contractions during pregnancy

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Vaginal swabs could be used to predict likelihood of preterm births

We often don't know the causes of preterm birth – but analysing metabolic substances in the vaginal microbiome may be a way to predict the risk of premature labour

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Anti-wrinkle patch uses microneedle injections to restore skin

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Gas stoves harm our health and the climate - should they be banned?

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Pancreatic cancer linked to disrupted circadian clocks in cells

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Short breathing exercise lifts mood more than mindfulness meditation

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