Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that affects not only joints but also organs, including eyes. While it can have painful and debilitating effects if left untreated, ...

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Get tips for starting and sticking with an exercise routine to help you stay healthy when you have arthritis or a related condition. Studies show an engaged patient is a healthier patient. Staying fit ...

Clinical trials are an important step in testing the effects of new treatments on health outcomes. Did you know that one of the most challenging aspects of the drug approval process is finding people ...

Through a passion for cycling and a chance encounter with a client, Joel Young discovered a cause that hits closer to home than he imagined. Joel Young didn’t anticipate getting involved with the ...

Having gout increases the risk of developing diabetes, heart disease and other conditions. In gout, uric acid builds up and forms painful crystals around joints, often affecting the big toe. Health ...

These pain relief methods include creams, exercise, CAM therapies, footwear, nerve treatments and injections. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 76.2 million, or 26% of Americans, ...

What to put in your cart – and what to pass up – when planning your gout diet. A diet to lower uric acid levels, along with medications prescribed by your doctor, makes gout one of the most ...

Learn how to manage the emotions you may experience when dealing with a chronic condition like arthritis. Emotions that come along with the pain, fatigue and other physical symptoms of arthritis can ...

JIA is the most common type of arthritis in kids and teens. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis in kids and teens. It typically causes joint pain and inflammation ...

Get more information about types of hand surgeries that are used in rare cases to treat arthritis in finger joints to relieve pain and repair damage. Arthritis can take a heavy toll on hands, causing ...

It’s understandable to feel uneasy about taking new medication. You may feel like you hear as much about risks from drugs as you do about benefits. Taking medication does involve risk – even for the ...