Rheumatoid arthritis happens when your immune system attacks your joint linings. It causes swelling and intense pain, most often in your ankles, hands, and knees. It usually shows up in middle age ...
Nutrients in fish are beneficial for heart health, but fish high in purines can trigger a gout attack. Purines are important to the body, and when they break down, they form a substance called uric ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to ...
The risk factors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) include those you might expect, such as age, gender, and genes. But lifestyle factors also influence your chances of developing RA, including smoking and ...
About a quarter of Americans have arthritis, with osteoarthritis being the most common form. Countless ointments, lotions, pills and gadgets aim to ease arthritis symptoms, which can be debilitating.
What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a form of arthritis in children. Arthritis causes joint swelling (inflammation) and joint stiffness. JIA is arthritis that ...
With “Momentum” as the theme of our 2023 Annual Report, learn about the incredible progress being made to support the arthritis community. Alongside patients, volunteers, partners and other ...
The same inflammation that affects your joints can also affect your eyes. Here’s how to protect your vision. While most people think of arthritis as inflammation of the joints, research shows that ...