Drugs for diabetes and weight-loss called GLP-1s, like Wegovy and Ozempic, are turning out to potentially help a number of other conditions, including arthritis. In this episode, a physician-scientist ...

When Joanna Helon first joined the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run, she wasn’t thinking about breaking fundraising records or leading one of the event’s most successful teams. She simply wanted ...

This sudden and painful form of arthritis brought on by an infection can quickly and permanently damage joints. Infectious arthritis, also called septic arthritis, is a painful infection in the joint.

For decades, if rheumatologists mentioned exercise at all to their arthritis patients, it was generally swimming and other types of water (aquatic) exercise. Now, exercise is known to be an essential ...

The body is astonishingly good at healing itself. It mends broken bones, seals cuts and bounces back from the flu. But if it’s overwhelmed by injury or illness, then regenerative medicine may be a ...

When the sad news about the passing of Glenn Frey hit the internet, there were varying reports about the precise cause of death of the Eagles’ guitarist and singer. A post on the band’s website stated ...

You can still buy a COVID test kit at most pharmacies and online, although — unlike during the pandemic, when the federal government was providing them for free — you’ll likely have to pay for it. But ...

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 ...

A majority of people with arthritis — around 80% by some estimates — have trouble sleeping. They might have a tough time falling asleep, staying asleep or both. Most agree they hurt more after a bad ...

Question: My wrists don’t hurt much anymore, but they feel very weak. How can I strengthen my wrists? Answer: The most important and effective strategy for strengthening wrists is to use your hands ...

Canned foods can be a part of a nutritious, arthritis-friendly diet. Learn tips to get the most benefit. Meats, soups, fruits or vegetables, the canned variety offers many benefits. You’ll still get ...

Restful sleep is important to almost every aspect of your health — including managing your pain and your arthritis. Yet pain from arthritis can make getting to sleep and staying asleep difficult.