More than 18 million people worldwide suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, including nearly 1.5 million Americans.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common autoimmune disease where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of its own joints, causing chronic pain, swelling, and stiffness. While there have ...

Researchers say following a Mediterranean-style or anti-inflammatory eating pattern could help reduce your chances of ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... People who develop rheumatoid arthritis experience changes to their immune systems long before their joints become swollen and painful, suggesting that early ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Is there a possibility of having some type of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), even though it doesn’t show up clearly in the blood work? (My CRP level was 0.3, rheumatoid factor was 10, anti ...

Managing symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may require trying different medicines to see what works best for you and your symptoms. The approval of Xeljanz has led to changes in how rheumatoid ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Osteoarthritis develops from joint tissue wearing down over time, while rheumatoid ...

SaveHealth reports on common rheumatoid arthritis medications, highlighting their effectiveness, side effects, and cost management strategies.

A doctor may recommend surgery for rheumatoid arthritis if you have severe joint damage or pain. Joint replacement, joint fusion, and tendon repair are among your options. Rheumatoid arthritis is an ...