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Scientists Discover Trigger for Autoimmune Diseases
Self-attacking, dormant cells switch 'on' in those with lupus, rheumatoid arthritis

Women Smokers Lose 14.5 Years Off Life Span
November is lung cancer awareness month, and doctors urge everyone to kick the habit

New Therapy Could Transform Arthritis Treatment
Modifying gene called Foxp3 may develop cells capable of suppressing immune response

Successive Births, HRT Use Boost Joint Replacement Risks
Early puberty also a factor in increased chance of knee, hip surgeries, study finds

Rheumatoid Arthritis May Harm Gums
Periodontal disease rises as the joint ailment worsens, research shows

Biologics Don’t Raise Cancer Risk in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Review finds no connection between drugs that block tumor necrosis factor and malignancies

Rheumatoid Arthritis a Threat to the Heart
Greater risk of heart attack, and more complications later, studies find

Rheumatoid Arthritis Rising Among U.S. Women
Cases have increased since the mid-1990s, study shows

Etanercept, Methotrexate Safe for Juvenile RA
Review finds use, even in combo, an effective long-term treatment

One-Quarter of Biologic Drugs Have Had Safety Issues
International analysis finds 11% issued 'black box' warnings by FDA