Studies haven’t confirmed acupuncture helps arthritis, but it still may be worth trying. It’s been about 2,000 years in the making, but acupuncture has gained some mainstream acceptance as a medical ...

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 ...

Find out which foods to eat and which to avoid if you have gout. Question: I have gout. Can you tell me which fruits, vegetables, meats or seafoods I should eat — or avoid? Is there any type of ...

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 ...

There is a critical shortage of pediatric rheumatologists in the U.S., with only 420 board-certified and practicing physicians to treat young people with arthritis. Like many other pediatric ...

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 ...

This autoimmune, inflammatory disease can reach beyond skin and joints to attack organs and more. Understanding psoriatic arthritis starts with understanding how it affects the body. This article ...

Get more information about how adopting a Mediterranean diet may help the body manage inflammation in people with OA and other diseases. What you eat can have a positive or negative impact on ...

Exercise is now considered an essential part of any arthritis treatment plan and the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), Arthritis Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and ...

Travis Salmon wasn’t the type to let a little ankle roll knock him out of the game. When he twisted his ankle playing basketball in high school and college, he did what was expected: He iced it, ...

Find out if osteoarthritis physical therapy is right for you. With the right help, you can exercise your sore joints and improve mobility. Although getting up and moving may be the last thing you feel ...

Treating psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is tricky because this disease affects both the skin and joints. PsA treatment includes a combination of medication and non-drug therapies like exercise, massage, ...