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National News Headlines
Coach K Teams with Arthritis Foundation | World Arthritis Day
Oct. 12, 2009 — Fox5 Atlanta | myfoxatlanta.com
After leading the U.S. men's basketball team to Olympic gold last year and two weeks before the start of his 30th season as head coach of Duke University's men's basketball team, Mike Krzyzewski — Coach K — is teaming up with the Arthritis Foundation to help raise awareness of the disease that nearly ended his coaching career 10 years ago.
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"Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?"
Sept. 23, 2009 — CMT
Recording artist and Season 5 American Idol finalist Bucky Covington took the “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader” challenge to benefit the Arthritis Foundation, and donated his $25,000 winnings to the Tennessee Chapter.
He selected the Foundation as his charity of choice, because he knows first-hand about the effects of a chronic illness on his family. “Just like any good student would do, I called my mom first after the class ended,” said Covington. “Arthritis hits close to home with our family and I had to let her know about the A+ win!”
Arthritis at Age 6 (PDF)
Sept. 2009 — Parents Magazine
Julia Lewis had been an energetic preschooler who loved to spend her summers leaping through the ocean waves with her dad, Jay. But her life changed suddenly three years ago.
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Justin Morneau's Casino Night Raises $75,000
Aug 19, 2009 — FOX Sports Video on MSN: MLB
Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Morneau hosts the inaugural Knock Arthritis Out of the Park Casino Night for the Arthritis Foundation, North Central Chapter. Joined by fellow Minnesota Twins athletes, guests had an opportunity to play a hand with their favorite players. In this interview, Morneau talks about why he's involved with the event: his 5-year-old niece has juvenile arthritis.
Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Aug. 19, 2009 — HealthDay News
An ancient Chinese herbal remedy called "thunder god vine" helps reduce inflammation in people with rheumatoid arthritis, a new study shows. "This study is a reminder of the potential importance of supplements and herbs in the management of arthritis," said John H. Klippel, M.D. president and CEO of the Arthritis Foundation. Even so, the study involved a relatively small number of people, Klippel noted. "The findings are encouraging, but [TwHF] is not likely to be recommended by rheumatologists based on the findings of this one study alone," Klippel said.
NeboWeb Helps the Arthritis Foundation Launch New Design
July 19, 2009 — PRWeb
NeboWeb, an Atlanta-based web design company, recently helped the Arthritis Foundation re-launch its www.arthritis.org Web site. "Because of the wide range of programs and services we offer to people with arthritis, we need to make it as easy as possible for visitors to find exactly what they are looking for when they come to our site," says Delia Carter, Interim Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for the Arthritis Foundation.
FDA Panel Urges Tough Controls on Acetaminophen Painkillers
June 30, 2009 — HealthDay (HealthDay News)
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended to lower the maximum dose of over-the-counter acetaminophen, while urging a ban of prescription drugs like Vicodin or Percocet, which combine the painkiller with an opiate narcotic.
Tai Chi Benefits For Arthritis Shown
June 16, 2009 — ScienceDaily
A new study by The George Institute for International Health has found Tai Chi to have positive health benefits for musculoskeletal pain.
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