People receiving a year of abatacept (Orencia) injections had onset of rheumatoid arthritis postponed by up to four years, ...

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 ...

Arthritis is a common acute or chronic condition affecting the joints and surrounding tissues. It’s estimated that roughly 18 percent of American adults have some form of arthritis. And about 44 ...

FOR SYMPTOMS UNTIL JANUARY 25TH. IN TONIGHT’S WOMAN’S DOCTOR. WHILE ARTHRITIS TYPICALLY OCCURS IN OLDER ADULTS, IT REALLY CAN AFFECT ANYONE. AND AS WE AGE, WE LOSE SOME OF THE CARTILAGE OFF OF THE ...

If left untreated, rheumatoid arthritis can lead to damage of the joints. But even when treated, this condition can lead to ...

Arthritis is a relatively common condition that is growing in prevalence. It currently affects 1 in 4 U.S. adults, which is roughly 54 million people. Arthritis is the No. 1 cause of disability. May ...

If your joints are extra achy at this time of year, you're in good company. Wintery and wet weather can trigger flare-ups for ...

For a long time, treatments for autoimmune diseases could only quash the symptoms - now new drugs may tackle the underlying ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Hundreds of people walked together Saturday at the Jacksonville Arboretum and Botanical Gardens to raise money to find a cure for arthritis. Arthritis means inflammation of the ...

Few medical conditions seem as inevitable when aging as does arthritis. It's an understandable assumption considering that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the disorder ...

Septic arthritis of the knee involves a sudden, severe infection in one or both knee joints. Without treatment, it can impair mobility, lead to permanent damage, or even be fatal. Septic arthritis is ...