Although arthritis is extremely common, people still have many misconceptions about the disease. How much do you really know?
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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Scientists Discover a Cell-Signaling Pathway that May Lead to New Treatment
New findings hint that experimental drugs currently under development for diseases like cancer and Alzheimer’s may have potential to treat rheumatoid arthritis patients too.
Why Genetic Tests Don’t Help Doctors Predict Your Risk of Disease
Your DNA may hold valuable information about your health, but current genetic tests can’t improve doctors’ ability to predict your risk of major disease.
Is Obesity Causing a Rise in Rheumatoid Arthritis Among Women?
Rheumatoid arthritis may soon be added to the growing list of health risks associated with obesity. According to a recent Mayo Clinic study, women with a history of obesity are at a higher risk of developing rheumatoid …
Arthritis Patients Often Have Anxiety and Depression Too
As if arthritis pain weren’t enough to deal with on its own, a new study finds that one-third of American adults with arthritis also suffer from anxiety or depression.