RA is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of joints, causing inflammation and potential joint damage. Treatment goals for RA include reducing inflammation and ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is on the rise. In fact, a recent global study in Lancet Rheumatology predicts that RA cases are expected to increase by more than 80 percent over the next 26 years. And ...

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 ...

The seven-year study reveals early-warning signs that could help doctors catch the disease before it starts, potentially saving patients years of pain and disability SEATTLE, WASH.—September 24, ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) begins years before symptoms appear. Researchers recently discovered that there are major immune changes long before joint pain or stiffness, revealing a hidden autoimmune ...

When most people think about rheumatoid arthritis, they picture swollen, painful joints and morning stiffness that makes getting out of bed feel impossible. But here’s what many folks don’t realize — ...

More than just a condition that causes achy joints, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect a person’s life in profound ways. People with RA seesaw between periods ...

Hormonal fluctuations around menopause may influence rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms. Learn how RA symptoms may change ...

A woman will be the first person in the UK to trial new 3D imaging technology designed to give earlier diagnosis of diseases ...

Chronic chikungunya arthritis often mimics rheumatoid arthritis, complicating diagnosis and therapy, and necessitating ...

New research shows rheumatoid arthritis starts years before symptoms, revealing early immune changes that may enable prevention.