At the supermarket, shop for foods high in antioxidants, fiber, and heart-healthy fats that can help reduce inflammation and ...

While the exact cause of rheumatoid arthritis is unknown, genetics play a significant role, with the HLA-DR4 gene increasing the risk. However, most people with RA are the only ones in their family ...

On July 30, the FDA approved the first device of its kind — a vagal nerve stimulator for adults with moderate to severe ...

Most people with rheumatoid arthritis have tender, swollen joints, but there are other symptoms you may not be as familiar with, such as hearing problems, trouble sleeping, and others. When you think ...

Rheumatoid arthritis often involves your wrists, knees, and feet. But it can also affect your spine. Most of the time, this kind of back pain responds well to arthritis treatments such as biologics.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can make tasks like getting dressed, typing, or gripping certain objects hard to manage. When joint pain, stiffness, and swelling get in the way of your ability to do your ...

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Key Takeaways Rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain and swelling in both shoulders. People with RA have a higher risk of shoulder issues like rotator cuff tears ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases. It happens when your body makes antibodies that attack synovial joint fluid and cause long-term inflammation as well as damage ...

Weight loss drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists are sometimes referred to as “miracle drugs,” not only because they help people lose weight, but because they’ve also been shown to help with many ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly causes fatigue and pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints. Roughly 40% of people also experience one or more symptoms in areas outside the joint. These ...

Researchers assessed factors influencing contraceptive counseling and use among women with rheumatic disease, including ethnicity, language, and age.