Besides the joints, the inflammatory process that underlies rheumatoid arthritis (RA) also affects other parts of the body, including the lungs, skin, eyes, digestive system, heart and blood vessels.

Reflecting back on 2024, we celebrate a year of progress, innovation and impact at the Arthritis Foundation, all to support the nearly 60 million people in the U.S. living with arthritis. This annual ...

Join the Arthritis Foundation Science Team for our free, virtual Community Health & Workforce Summit. This event will bring together thought leaders and practitioners with expertise in clinical ...

Learn more about the connections and risks of metabolic disorders in people living with psoriatic arthritis. More than half of people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have at least one other related ...

While there is no specific diet that people with rheumatoid and other inflammatory forms of arthritis should follow, researchers have identified certain foods that may help control inflammation, which ...

There’s almost nothing exercise doesn’t help. That goes double when you have osteoarthritis (OA). Exercise and weight loss are the most effective pain relievers for sore joints. And, they are the only ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms often start in the small joints of the hands and feet, especially the knuckles, first finger joints, wrists and the joints that connect the feet to the toes. In the ...

Learn about the link between rheumatoid arthritis and the increased risk of serious kidney disease, and what to do to protect yourself. Evidence suggests an elevated risk of kidney disease is a ...

Your joints have been sore and stiff for months, so you’ve decided to see an arthritis specialist, or "rheumatologist" — a doctor who specializes in musculoskeletal diseases and autoimmune disorders — ...

The Arthritis Foundation's annual California Coast Classic Bike Tour, sponsored by Amgen, is a scenic bike ride that takes place over eight days and covers 525 miles along the coast on Highway 1. The ...

Research is mixed on whether these supplements help with OA pain and stiffness, but they are safe to try. Glucosamine and chondroitin are popular supplements used to treat osteoarthritis (OA).

The joint is surrounded by soft tissue called the synovial membrane, which produces a fluid that acts like oil in an engine, allowing your bones to move past one another more smoothly. Physical ...