Any joint can become arthritic, but the most commonly affected areas of the body are the knees, hands, hips, feet and lower back - getty For many of us, aches and pains, sore joints and stiffness are ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is on the rise. In fact, a recent global study in Lancet Rheumatology predicts that RA cases are expected to increase by more than 80 percent over the next 26 years. And ...

Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has come a long way in recent years, and a battery of antirheumatic medications can in many cases successfully stymy the inflammatory cells that cause swelling ...

A low-fat vegan diet, without calorie restrictions, improves joint pain in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the Physicians Committee for ...

The seven-year study identifies early warning signs that may allow doctors to detect the disease before it develops, potentially sparing patients years of pain and disability. Scientists have found ...

An estimated 1.5 million Americans have a rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. Many patients with the autoimmune illness experience flare-ups and chronic pain. But ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a painful joint condition that affects about 1.5 million people in the United States. Pain, tenderness, and stiffness are often the first symptoms of RA and can affect ...

Arthritis, a condition that causes joints to become inflamed, painful, and less mobile, affects around 54.4 million Americans ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition. It’s an autoimmune disorder, meaning your body attacks its own tissues. It especially affects the lining of your joints. RA can first ...

Rheumatoid arthritis begins years before pain ever appears, and scientists have now mapped the hidden immune battle that ...

Causes of rheumatoid arthritis: Smoking and infections, along with hormonal changes, play a significant role in the etiology of rheumatoid arthritis (Image: Pexels) Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term ...