“Staying out of the sun is generally good advice, because you can increase heat, fatigue and dehydration from being in the directly in the sun,” says Daly. “If some people have clothing made from ...

For many, summer conjures images of sunshine, holidays, and long, warm evenings. But for those living with arthritis, rising ...

Learn about the safety, effectiveness, and importance of the COVID-19 vaccines if you or a loved one is living with rheumatoid arthritis. Getting vaccinated and staying up-to-date with COVID-19 ...

Objective To compare event and incidence rates of herpes zoster (HZ), also known as shingles, in patients with rheumatoid arthritis under treatment with conventional synthetic (cs), targeted synthetic ...

Some foods, including fatty fish and berries, contain nutrients that may help reduce inflammation in people with arthritis. Arthritis is a term for a class of diseases that cause pain, swelling ...

Introduction Glucocorticoids are still a mainstream of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment. Reducing glucocorticoids should be attempted in all patients. However, choosing the right tapering strategy ...

However, arthritis management often involves medication ... Some NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen are available over the counter (OTC). Other NSAIDs are only available with a prescription.

The analysis found a 1.42 hazard ratio for mortality among patients with arthritis reporting social isolation. The link was independent of gender, smoking status, chronic disease and vigorous ...

Lupus arthritis is often first treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDS), such as ibuprofen or naproxen. Hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial medication, is typically prescribed ...

Several features of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), one of the most common of the inflammatory types of arthritis, make it a major health issue for individuals and for society. It is fortunate that there ...

My mother was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis when she was just 30 years old. Though the disease has done a number on her joints, it’s never stopped her from doing what she loves the most ...

Credit: Getty Images We spoke with rheumatology patient Stacy Courtnay, who shared her experience being pregnant while living with rheumatoid arthritis. Stacy Courtnay was diagnosed with ...