I Have Osteoarthritis All Over My Human Body
Scientists studying a herd of moose on a remote island called Isle Royale on the U.S./Canadian border say their work is shedding light on the development of osteoarthritis (OA) in humans. The researchers say that over the course of the 50-year study--which has involved three generations of scientists--they have linked the development of OA in the moose to periods of malnutrition the animals suffered as juveniles. The scientists say this finding suggests the need to consider more carefully...
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