Arthritis
How to manage pain better through diet
Rowena Field is a PhD student in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney whose just-completed thesis investigated the effects of a low-carb ketogenic diet on chronic pain. Audio
Teen fundraising for children with arthritis
Five years ago India Heron's world turned upside down when she was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis. Audio
The ultimate guide to the everyday ailment
In his new book, Mustn't Grumble: The Surprising Science of Everyday Ailments and Why We're Always a Bit Ill, award-winning science writer Graham Lawton covers over 100 ailments and explains the… Audio
Osteoarthritis a growing concern for New Zealanders
Osteoarthritis is becoming increasingly common in New Zealand due to many factors - including our escalating rates of obesity. Audio
Is running actually good for your knees?
Contrary to popular belief, a new study has found that running could actually be good for your knees. Dr Kelly Sheerin, who is the Sports Performance Clinics Manager and a Senior Lecturer at AUT… Audio
Study finds ketogenic diet alters gut microbes in humans
A new study out of UC San Francisco has found that low-carb, high-fat ketogenic diets have a dramatic impact on the microbes residing in the human guts. Audio
Sinéad Gleeson: sickness, health, motherhood & writing
Sinéad Gleeson is an Irish writer and the author of the critically acclaimed work of creative non-fiction Constellations. She was diagonosed with arthritis at 13, and an aggressive form of leukemia in… Audio
Surprise re-emergence of fabella bone in some people's knees
Another bone has been added to the 206 known to be in the human body.
Rugby and arthritis
Rugby players may be at more risk of developing joint issues, like arthritis and osteoporosis, according to new research. A UK study found former elite players were more likely to report pain and… Audio
Andy Bearpark: Iraq, Thatcher and yoga
Kim Hill talks to Andy Bearpark arrived in New Zealand in 2013 after a 40-year career as a war zone reconstruction expert. He was one of Margaret Thatcher's five Private Secretaries for three years… Audio
Genetics of Gout
The University of Otago is part of an international collaboration carrying out a genome-wide analysis looking for the genes involved in gout, a form of arthritis Audio
Genetics of Gout
The University of Otago is part of an international collaboration carrying out a genome-wide analysis looking for the genes involved in gout, a form of arthritis
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