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Scientists target gut microbiome to treat rheumatoid arthritis in world-first clinical trial

Scientists investigate whether introducing live, beneficial bacteria to the gut could treat or even cure the disease in a world-first trial.

ABC News · Mar 15, 2023

BBC Would I Lie To You's Bob Mortimer's scary health battle, legal career and why his dad's death 'defined him'

The comedian is well-known for his double act with Vic Reeves and absurd stories on Would I Lie To You

Liverpool Echo · Feb 10, 2023

Commentary: We can’t separate abortion rights from other health issues

I’m at the pharmacy to pick up methotrexate — the medicine for my newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — and I’m told they never got the prescription. It’s strange: I’m picking up another medicine, too, and the prescriptions were sent at the same time. The next day, it’s sent again,…

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

Comedian Bob Mortimer says he's not very healthy as body 'packs in'

The comedian, aged 63, is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis - and is also taking steroids for the autoimmune disease that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.

Nottingham Post · Dec 18, 2022

Bob Mortimer health update as he says he 'just woke up' with a 'bang'

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Nottingham Post · Dec 15, 2022

Newly discovered species of bacteria in the microbiome may be a culprit behind rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1 in 100 people worldwide. It causes inflamed, painful and swollen joints, often in the hands and wrists, and can lead to loss of joint function as well as chronic pain and joint deformities and damage. What causes this condition has been unknown.

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022

Black Death survivors from 700 years ago passed down 'good' genes

Genes that protected against the plague could also boost the risk of Crohn's and rheumatoid arthritis.

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

Bob Mortimer admits he's 'not very well' following recent hospital visit

The comedian opened up about his health issues, including having major heart surgery in 2015 and being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis

Chronicle Live · Sep 28, 2022

Ease painful arthritis symptoms with popular drink said to reduce cartilage erosion

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, involves the wearing away of the cartilage that caps the bones in your joints. According to experts, simply sipping on a tea could help ease symptoms

Daily Mirror · Sep 26, 2022

Irish mum 'bled to death in hospital failure' as apology given to heartbroken family

Ms Doherty presented at UHL with a medical history of rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune neutropenia - a blood disorder where the immune system attacks white blood cells. By the time she received the 'urgent' CT scan nearly 24 hours later she had suffered a cardiac arrest.

Irish Mirror · Sep 20, 2022