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Nov 23, 2025

How have professional guidelines for treating osteoarthritis or joint pain changed in response to high-profile media endorsements like Dr. Oz’s?

Media endorsements like Dr. Oz’s promote supplements (glucosamine, chondroitin, omega‑3, turmeric/curcumin) and dietary approaches for osteoarthritis, but recent professional guidance and reviews cont...

Oct 30, 2025

What is the scientific consensus on COVID vaccine safety for individuals with pre-existing autoimmune conditions?

The scientific consensus is that , though immune responses can be blunted by immunosuppressive therapies and a small risk of disease flare or rare new autoimmune events exists. Public health agencies ...

Oct 25, 2025

What are the recommended COVID vaccine guidelines for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis?

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are recommended to receive COVID-19 vaccination, including updated or booster doses, with attention to timing around disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMAR...