Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing inflammation of synovial joints, leading to pain, stiffness, ...

Receiving a RA diagnosis from your doctor can be scary, stressful, and overwhelming. Your mind is full of questions and you're not sure where to begin. PEOPLE talked to rheumatologists to find out ...

Symptoms like inflammation, joint pain, and stiffness are an inevitable part of aging. But for about 1% of the population, these symptoms are signs of something different: rheumatoid arthritis.

Hip and knee pain often stems from arthritis, a condition affecting joints. Understanding its causes, like aging or ...

Managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may require trying different medicines to see what works best for you and your symptoms. The approval of Xeljanz has led to changes in how rheumatoid ...

Another common feature: Patients with a number of autoimmune diseases, especially women, often suffer heart attacks and ...

The joint pain, swelling, and stiffness brought on by rheumatoid arthritis can be extremely painful and disruptive to daily life. The amount of pain you feel with this inflammatory illness makes sense ...

A groundbreaking scientific perspective is reshaping how researchers understand rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating autoimmune condition that affects nearly 1.3 million Americans. Recent studies have ...

Nearly 1 in 4 adults in the United States are impacted by arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. The most common type is osteoarthritis, which tends to develop later in life from "wear and ...

To stay healthy and manage your rheumatoid arthritis (RA), it’s best to take an active role in your treatment. Understanding your disease, weighing your options, and forming a partnership with your ...

You’ve no doubt heard that staying hydrated is essential for overall health. But if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), consuming enough fluids is important for maintaining joints and feeling your ...