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 ...

Ankle osteoarthritis (OA) isn’t common, although it’s not clear how many people have it. Estimates range from 1% to 12% of people with OA are affected in an ankle, but it may be more because there’s ...

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 ...

2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Arthritis Foundation Walk to Cure Arthritis. Come out to see what’s new and explore more ways to move toward a cure. ATLANTA — Dec. 5, 2025 — Next year, Walk to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis? Here’s what you need to know to take control. Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) affects men and women equally, and it usually develops after age 30. Psoriasis and PsA both ...

Salicylates contain the same pain-relieving substance in aspirin and have a mild anti-inflammatory effect. They are available as over-the-counter pain relief ointments, and used to treat minor ...

Although you may not have heard of enthesitis, the structures in the body affected by the condition are involved in every move you make. Bones and muscles are held together by tendons and ligaments, ...