Arthritis

Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. The most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis affects structures throughout the joint. The cartilage, the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint, begins to break down and wear away. This allows bones to rub together, eventually causing inflammation and pain. READ MORE ABOUT OSTEOARTHRITIS .

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the body's immune system attacks and damages the joints and, sometimes, other organs. READ MORE

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Autoimmune Diseases 101

About 8% of Americans have an autoimmune disease — and nearly 80% of them are women

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Despite Its Disastrous Effects, Covid-19 Offers Some Gifts to Medicine — an Immunology Expert Explains What It Can Teach Us About Autoimmune Disease

Patients with severe Covid-19 infections have symptoms that are similar to autoimmune disorder symptoms, such as blood vessel inflammation, rashes and organ damage

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La artritis psoriásica aumenta el riesgo de sufrir otros problemas de salud

El diagnóstico temprano y los tratamientos son útiles para mantenerse sano por un mayor tiempo

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Clinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider (HCP) About Osteoporosis

Use this guide to discuss osteoporosis with your HCP

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Clinical Trials Need a Broader Approach to Improve Osteoarthritis Outcomes

Clinical Trials Need a Broader Approach to Improve Osteoarthritis Outcomes

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How I Live My Best Life With Two Autoimmune Diseases

Lisa thought pain in her foot was due to a stress fracture but it was actually a symptom of rheumatoid arthritis. Read her story.

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The Risks of Undiagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis

Learn more about this autoimmune disease and what can happen if left undiagnosed and untreated.

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A Numb Arm Led to My Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

Read how one woman managed the emotional and mental aspects of being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at the age of 49.

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Overcoming the Big Pain of Big Toe Arthritis

Lisa's thought her toe pain was just part of getting older and maybe a side effect from pregnancy and childbirth—not the case. Read her story.

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CBD is everywhere these days, promoted to relieve pain and promote calmness in people and animals. But does it work? The jury is still out.

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