August 17th, 2010 Alcohol and Rheumatoid Arthritis
A recent study suggests that rheumatoid arthritis symptoms may be less severe in people who consume alcohol compared to non-drinkers. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body's immune system attacks itself. Unlike other forms of arthritis, which mainly affect the bones and cartilage, rheumatoid arthritis may also cause swelling in other areas of the body.
