Carpal tunnel syndrome is twice as common in the 2 or more years preceding a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis, according to ...

Learn easy finger exercises that prevent arthritis with simple movements that keep joints healthy and pain-free. Essential hand health tips revealed.

A hot mug of green tea eases arthritis pain and swelling. A study in Arthritis & Rheumatology found the compound EGCG in green tea inhibits the activity of inflammatory proteins that cause arthritis.

WebMD explains how doctors determine if stiff joints are a sign of rheumatoid arthritis or some other medical condition - and what to do if stiffness, particularly morning stiffness, causes you pain.

Thousands of Americans suffer from thumb arthritis. This disorder can greatly affect daily life and can make it a struggle to do simple things like opening doors or holding objects.

Because treatment for rheumatoid arthritis has improved over the years, many experts believe that most people who now have it will get less joint damage than ever before.

A new study by scientists at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus reveals that joint tissue from patients with ...

For rheumatoid arthritis, there are several disease-modifying medications, including the newer biologic agents, which can significantly reduced pain and joint destruction.

In a normal thumb joint, bones are covered in cartilage, but with arthritis, the cartilage wears away, causing joint damage and pain. "Which is basically pain as the thumb bone is grinding down every ...

Most people would think that a problem of the thumb joint would not be a big concern and that having pain in the thumb would really just be another sign of aging, wearing out and degenerative disea… ...

Early Signs And Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis Early signs and symptoms of RA include morning stiffness and pain, but it can be difficult to identify in its early stages.