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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This viral disease primarily affects children but can also affect adults. Fifth disease, also called Erythema infectiosum, is a mild viral illness that most commonly affects children. It is called ...

The recent findings of a huge study may erase some concerns about a pain reliever that has long been saddled with a worrisome reputation: celecoxib (Celebrex). While all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ...

When rheumatoid arthritis affects your hands and wrists, a variety of treatment options are available to help relieve pain, offer better mobility and prevent joint deformity. With its 29 joints and ...

Learn about medications used to treat fibromyalgia symptoms and how they can help reduce pain and fatigue and improve sleep. The most helpful treatment approach for fibromyalgia is a combination of ...