Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Key Takeaways Arthritis symptoms affecting the fingers can potentially be eased by hand exercises, OTC or prescription medications, hot/cold therapy, ...

You reach for your coffee mug in the morning and notice your fingers feel unusually stiff and achy. You shake your hands a bit, attribute it to sleeping in an odd position, and go about your day. But ...

Arthritis is a relatively common condition that is growing in prevalence. It currently affects 1 in 4 U.S. adults, which is roughly 54 million people. Arthritis is the No. 1 cause of disability. May ...

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There are better treatments for psoriatic arthritis (PsA) today than ever, but not everyone has the same access to them or gets equal care. That’s because of disparities, or preventable differences, ...

By Dr. Aruna Caldera, Consultant Rheumatologist MBBS, MD, MRCP (UK), MRCP (Rheumatology) The word arthritis comes from ancient Greek. “Arthron” means joints; “itis” means inflammation; so, arthritis ...

If you've felt a little stiffness in your knees after sitting for too long or experienced pain or swelling in your joints, you may have wondered if arthritis could be the cause. Arthritis affects ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and disabling autoimmune disease that affects more than 1% of people worldwide. In the United States alone, it disrupts the lives of about 1.3 million people. The ...

No province or territory got higher than a C grade in the latest report card, with all but three getting a D or lower due to ...