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

Arthritis is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term that encompasses over 100 types of joint ...

For a long time, treatments for autoimmune diseases could only quash the symptoms - now new drugs may tackle the underlying ...

Treating high-risk people with a rheumatoid arthritis drug could help delay the condition's onset by up to 4 years, new research suggests.

After spending years tracing the origin and migration pattern of an unusual type of immune cell in mice, researchers have shown in a new study how activity of "good" microbes in the gut is linked to ...

Popular medications for weight loss and diabetes control could have a surprising bonus benefit, according to some anecdotal reports. Some people with rheumatoid arthritis who use GLP-1 drugs — such as ...

The human body operates like a finely tuned orchestra, with each system playing its part in perfect harmony. However, sometimes this delicate balance breaks down in ways that can leave people ...

Treating people who are at high risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can delay the onset of the disease for several years, with ...

Women are disproportionately affected by almost every major form of arthritis, and the gap isn’t small. The pattern shows up in medical records, national health surveys, imaging studies, and even ...

Air pollution might play a role in autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis People exposed to more air pollution had higher levels of anti-nuclear antibodies These antibodies are ...