Arthritis isn’t a single disease; the term refers to joint pain or joint disease, and there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. People of all ages, races and sexes live with ...

Find out which foods to eat and which to avoid if you have gout. Question: I have gout. Can you tell me which fruits, vegetables, meats or seafoods I should eat — or avoid? Is there any type of ...

Learn how bacteria and other organisms living inside your body can affect rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout and other types of arthritis. A healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays a ...

This Chinese martial art practice is an effective self-care option for back pain For those who experience low-back pain, it may feel like an endless journey to find a treatment that is effective. This ...

Depression and anxiety affect about one in five U.S. adults with arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but it isn’t clear why some people struggle with mood disorders ...

There is a critical shortage of pediatric rheumatologists in the U.S., with only 420 board-certified and practicing physicians to treat young people with arthritis. Like many other pediatric ...

In a strong show of bipartisanship, the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed two pieces of legislation at the end of September that would make it easier for pharmacists ...

Some researchers believe rheumatoid arthritis (RA) isn’t a single disease but rather a collection of diseases. It might also be one disease with many different causes. However RA is eventually defined ...

This viral disease primarily affects children but can also affect adults. Fifth disease, also called Erythema infectiosum, is a mild viral illness that most commonly affects children. It is called ...

You’ve probably heard of omega-3 fatty acids, especially if you have an inflammatory type of arthritis. They help reduce pain and inflammation throughout the body, and some studies have also shown ...

Learn the latest on how this family of fruits and vegetables can affect your arthritis. Nightshade fruits and vegetables — tomatoes, peppers, eggplant and potatoes — have sparked debate for decades.

The recent findings of a huge study may erase some concerns about a pain reliever that has long been saddled with a worrisome reputation: celecoxib (Celebrex). While all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ...