Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Osteoarthritis occurs when joint cartilage breaks down over time, causing pain and stiffness.Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system ...

Psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are both forms of inflammatory arthritis. They each cause chronic swelling, stiffness, and pain in your joints. These distinct conditions also have ...

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are both inflammatory diseases that affect the joints, but they’re separate conditions with unique long-term outlooks. The most common type of ...

NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar, and board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy Karena Wu, join TODAY with what you need to know about arthritis, including the ...

Few medical conditions seem as inevitable when aging as does arthritis. It's an understandable assumption considering that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the disorder ...

Arthritis, a term encompassing over a hundred different conditions affecting the joints, is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. Characterized by inflammation in one or more joints, it ...

Lupus has only three approved treatments compared to over 30 for rheumatoid arthritis, due to enrollment challenges in clinical trials. Altruism and personal benefit motivate trial participation for ...

The prospect of long-lasting drug-free remission for children and adults living with inflammatory arthritis is a step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a new collaboration between world-leading ...

Arthritis affects millions of Americans, causing joint pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility that can significantly impact quality of life. While this common condition can develop in anyone, ...

Causes of childhood arthritis: This condition occurs when a child's immune system becomes overly active, causing inflammation that makes the joints swell (Image: Canva) Have you ever noticed a child ...