Protecting your skin from sun exposure is important for everyone, but it’s particularly important for people with certain autoimmune disorders. “Sun protection is important in general for everyone ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are easy to buy but can cause harm when not taken as directed. Test your knowledge about taking acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

While most people have probably heard of arthritis, it’s likely that many of them don’t know much about the impact of arthritis, the #1 cause of disability in the United States. That’s why, during ...

Arthritis aches and pain can affect your daily life. But there are simple ways to protect your joints, reduce strain and improve how you function each day. Here are 16 things you can do that could ...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved romosozumab (Evenity), a new drug for osteoporosis. Unlike osteoporosis medicines called bisphosphonates, romosozumab doesn’t just stop bone ...

Axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) refers to several inflammatory arthritis diseases that affect the spine, but may also affect other joints as well as organs. Learn more about this family of diseases, ...

You would have every right to be offended if someone said your pain was all in your head. But the truth is, pain is constructed entirely in the brain. This doesn’t mean your pain is any less real – it ...

This flavorful frittata is chock-full of vegetables and seasonings. In a bowl, combine 8 egg whites, basil and chives. Whisk to mix well and lightly aerate the eggs. Heat olive oil in a 10-inch, ...

Janet L. Huebner, MS, has been involved in osteoarthritis research for close to 30 years, looking for early biomarkers of the disease, which could lead to early treatments and possibly prevention. As ...

Osteoarthritis (OA) isn’t just a disease that affects older adults; it’s the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 30 million Americans. Anyone who injures or overuses their joints, ...

Paula was 11 when she first visited a pediatric rheumatologist, after experiencing joint pain and stiffness. The visit was like any other juvenile arthritis patient’s, with one critical difference.

When Christine Cicio was diagnosed with a form of juvenile arthritis at age 12, it started her journey with the Arthritis Foundation that continues to this day. Her pediatric rheumatologist, who was ...