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Telegraph: Second World War Veteran Discovers 'Arthritis' was German Bullet

A war veteran -- who thought he had arthritis -- discovered that his discomfort had actually been caused by a German bullet lodged in his hip for the last 66 years.

Reuters: Medication Fears Lead to Worse Side Effects

It may not be surprising, but a new study offers some proof that patients who are worried about their medications are more likely to have side effects from them.

AP: Roche Suspends Arthritis Drug Study After Deaths

Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche Group said Monday it has suspended a late-stage trial for a new rheumatoid arthritis and lupus drug after several patients died from infections.

Osocio: Arthritis Foundation Launches New OA Movement Campaign

The Fight Arthritis Pain campaign focuses on reaching adults 55+ who are currently living with or are at risk for osteoarthritis and empowers them to take simple steps that can change the course of the disease and improve the quality of their lives.

Times: Baby-boomers Leading the Way to Marijuana Legalization, Report Shows

Users of marijuana have long claimed that it works as a treatment for the aches and pains of aging, particularly arthritis, and that it is also an effective sleeping medication.