Morning hand stiffness can be caused by conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome. Home remedies like gentle hand exercises, NSAIDs, and heat or ice packs can ...

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 ...

Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults suffer from the painful symptoms that come with arthritis, per the CDC. While there is no known cure for arthritis, simple changes in diet can improve symptoms such as ...

A signal molecule made by the human body that triggers the immune system into action may be important in rheumatoid arthritis, according to new research published today in Nature Medicine. The authors ...

Arthritis has plagued humanity for millennia. More than 2,000 years ago, Hippocrates, “the father of Western medicine,” weighed in on a possible cause. He recognized a connection between oral ...

A doctor may recommend surgery for rheumatoid arthritis if you have severe joint damage or pain. Joint replacement, joint fusion, and tendon repair are among your options. Rheumatoid arthritis is an ...