Arthritis News, Features & Updates

October 24, 2023 — Certain products may contain active ingredients found in prescription-only drugs.

July 20, 2023 — Gout is a form of arthritis that causes intense pain, redness, and swelling of the joints and extremities. If it’s not treated, it can lead to high blood pressure, heart attacks, diabetes, kidney problems, and obesity. Now, researchers are taking a closer look at another health challenge linked to gout: depression.

May 15, 2023 — A new study says elevated levels of an immune system marker in the blood may be the reason some people with Lyme disease experience years of chronic symptoms.

A rheumatologist talks about challenges and lessons learned with ankylosing spondylitis.

Ankylosing spondylitis: Advances in treatment, diagnosis, guidelines and lifestyle choices.

An expert shares strategies for treating AS when your first-line treatment doesn’t work.

February 8, 2023 — Gout in people who have a brother, father, sister, or mother with the condition, a form of arthritis that often causes sudden, severe pain in the joints, is mostly driven by genetic makeup but can worsen significantly if they also drink heavily or carry excess weight.

Living with ankylosing spondylitis as a young adult: One woman shares her story.

Living with ankylosing spondylitis as a person of color: One woman shares her experiences.

Assistive devices, tools, gadgets, and aids to help you manage ankylosing spondylitis.

When you have ankylosing spondylitis, day-to-day things like bathing and dressing yourself can be a task. Try these tips to make life easier.

Anca Askanase, MD, gives three reasons to be optimistic about the future of ankylosing spondylitis treatment.

Living with an arthritic condition can be a challenge. Here are some assistive gadgets, mobility devices, and safety tips that can make it easier.

Teacher Ali Cornish details what life is like living with a disease no one else can see.

You just had your first gout flare, so what happens now? Learn how to take control, improve your habits, and lower your chances of another.

If you've got aching joints and arthritis, exercise can help.

Your joints might like it if you text a little bit less and get more exercise, including strength training.

See the exercises you should do for strong, healthy joints. Find out what type of cardio to do, and why lunges, squats, and stretching can help.

Arthritis can make every task challenging, especially at work. Get tips from WebMD for minimizing joint pain, strain, and stiffness at work.

Managing your weight can reduce unnecessary stress on your joints. Get tips on diet and exercise when you have arthritis.

Is stress contributing to your arthritis symptoms? Here, WebMD breaks down the link between the two, and how best to manage inevitable life stresses.

Doctors explain why osteonecrosis is leading to hip replacement surgery for cyclist Floyd Landis.

Arthritis pain can make it hard to cook. Try these tricks to preparing easy and nutritious meals.

NSAIDs are among the most common pain relievers in the world. And lately, they're among the most controversial. Find out what these anti-inflammatory pills actually do inside your body.

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People with arthritis increasingly turn to water exercise for several key reasons.

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