Studies haven’t confirmed acupuncture helps arthritis, but it still may be worth trying. It’s been about 2,000 years in the making, but acupuncture has gained some mainstream acceptance as a medical ...

If you enjoy a glass of wine or pint of beer with dinner, you might wonder whether alcohol is a friend or foe to arthritis. The answer is, it’s a bit of both. While moderate drinking may reduce some ...

These oils can help you fight inflammation and give you a boost of healthy fats. When certain oils are part of a diet that emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean proteins, they can help ...

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 ...

This autoimmune, inflammatory disease can reach beyond skin and joints to attack organs and more. Understanding psoriatic arthritis starts with understanding how it affects the body. This article ...

Your joints have been sore and stiff for months, so you’ve decided to see an arthritis specialist, or "rheumatologist" — a doctor who specializes in musculoskeletal diseases and autoimmune disorders — ...

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 ...