May 18, 2012: Research With Dogs Points to Early Test for Arthritis
One drop of blood can predict the joint disease before symptoms appear, scientists say

May 16, 2012: Dinosaurs May Have Suffered From Arthritis
A crooked jaw on a giant Pliosaurus looks a lot like human arthritis, researchers say

May 01, 2012: Arthritis in Children Linked to Infections
Limiting steroids when possible may help to lower infection risk, researchers say

April 30, 2012: Anxiety, Depression Often Go Hand-in-Hand With Arthritis
Mental health screening, treatment could improve quality of life for these patients, report suggests

April 18, 2012: College Athletes in Low-Contact Sports Have More Overuse Injuries
Study found women who play field hockey, soccer, volleyball, softball at most risk

April 09, 2012: Gastro Woes Often Strike Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Complications can include ulcers, bleeding, study finds

April 05, 2012: Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis Early and Aggressively: Guidelines
Intensive treatment from outset can help preserve quality of life, rheumatologists' group says

March 28, 2012: Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Who Quit Statins May Face Raised Death Risk
Cardiovascular disease very common among these patients, experts note

March 09, 2012: Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Heart Rhythm Disorder
Atrial fibrillation is a common problem that increases the risk of stroke

February 24, 2012: Health Tip: Hip Arthritis May Not Need Surgery
If caught in the early stages

February 22, 2012: Health Tip: Warning Signs of Foot Arthritis
Here are some common symptoms

February 17, 2012: Arthritic Hip May Be Tougher to Treat Than Knee
Researchers surprised to see continual repair process in knee joint

January 24, 2012: Enriched Skim Milk Good for Gout, Study Suggests
Pain, uric acid levels improved in those drinking shakes made of skim milk powders

January 17, 2012: Knee Arthritis May Speed Up Process Linked to Cell Aging
People with osteoarthritis have increased cell deterioration nearest to damaged joint, study finds

January 06, 2012: Health Tip: House Cleaning With Arthritis
Performing household chores with less pain

December 29, 2011: Health Tip: Exercising With Arthritis
What experts recommend

December 20, 2011: Mindfulness Training May Help Arthritis Patients Cope
Small study found those who used it were less tired, stressed

December 19, 2011: Knee Pain Plagues Many Women Over 50
Overweight, previous injury, arthritis predicted persistent discomfort, researchers found

December 08, 2011: Early Ovary Removal May Raise Arthritis, Osteoporosis Risk
Study showed nearly half of women under 45 who had procedure developed one or the other condition

December 08, 2011: More Americans Exercise, but Arthritis Can Get in the Way
Significant numbers with the joint disease shy away from physical activity, CDC finds

December 01, 2011: Health Tip: Do You Have Psoriatic Arthritis?
Here are common symptoms

November 22, 2011: Health Tip: Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Damage Joints
Here are some typical symptoms to watch for

November 07, 2011: Studies Suggest Link Between Smog, Joint Disease
More rheumatoid arthritis in those exposed to certain air pollutants, researchers say

November 07, 2011: Knee Arthritis Striking at Younger Ages, But Weight Loss May Help
Studies suggest playing sports longer, extra pounds might explain trend

October 21, 2011: Race Tied to Risk for Arthritis in Large Joints
Study finds higher rates of knee and spine osteoarthritis together in blacks than in whites

October 13, 2011: 1 in 4 With Psoriasis May Have Undiagnosed Arthritis
Missed psoriatic arthritis diagnosis leads to treatment delays, more joint damage, experts warn

September 29, 2011: Health Tip: Living With Osteoarthritis
Exercise can help ease symptoms

September 23, 2011: Many Black Men in Cold Climates Lack Vitamin D
Too little of it raises risk of prostate cancer, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and other diseases, study says

September 16, 2011: Health Tip: Is It Arthritis That's Irritating Your Knee?
Here are typical warning signs

August 31, 2011: Billie Jean King Says Exercise Your Best Shot Against Arthritis
Try tennis or any activity you love to keep joints moving, she urges in new campaign

August 25, 2011: Realistic Activity Goals Seem to Ease Arthritis Pain, Study Finds
Belief in ability to do exercise, and following through, can improve life for rheumatoid arthritis patients

August 17, 2011: Inflammation From Rheumatoid Arthritis Tied to Heart Disease
But treating both inflammation, factors contributing to heart disease can lower risk, study shows

August 12, 2011: Many Arthritis Patients May Not Be Exercising Enough
More than half of women, 40% of men were deemed 'couch potatoes' by researchers

July 28, 2011: Painful Gout Afflicting More Americans: Study
More than 8 million adults now have the inflammatory joint disease, perhaps linked to rising obesity rates

July 25, 2011: Blue-Collar Employees With Arthritis Working Past 65: Study
Painful joint condition presents challenges for aging workforce, researchers say

July 11, 2011: Psoriatic Arthritis Patients Seem to Lack Enough Vitamin D
However, blood levels of the vitamin don't affect disease activity, researchers say

July 08, 2011: Men Who Smoke at Lower Risk of Joint Replacement: Study
Extra pounds, vigorous exercise linked to severe knee, hip problems, research also indicates

July 01, 2011: Military Members Face Raised Risk of Osteoarthritis: Study
Repetitive joint movements may play a role, researchers suggest

May 27, 2011: Rheumatoid Arthritis May Double Risk of COPD
Link between the autoimmune disease and lung disorder revealed in new study

May 06, 2011: Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Abnormal Heart Rhythm
Both inflammatory diseases up odds of developing atrial fibrillation, which is tied to stroke, study suggests

April 28, 2011: Rising Obesity Rates Add to Arthritis Woes in U.S.
Urgent need for weight control programs for those with painful joint disorder, CDC says

April 28, 2011: Study Highlights Arthritis' Toll on Quality of Life
People with the painful condition are less active and suffer more 'unhealthy days' each month

April 06, 2011: Overall Health May Be Key to Beating Breast Cancer
Poorer wellbeing linked to a 65% raised risk of death from any cause in study patients

March 22, 2011: Depression May Boost Arthritis Pain
Doctors should assess patient's emotional state when treating knee osteoarthritis, researchers say

March 15, 2011: Doctors Need to Improve Guidance on Arthritis: Study
Only one of three goals set a decade ago to help patients manage the disease has been met, CDC finds

March 11, 2011: Health Tip: Take Care of Arthritic Joints
Suggestions to help prevent stiffness and pain

February 20, 2011: Weight Loss Surgery May Cut Knee Osteoarthritis Pain
Obese patients who lost 57 pounds in 6 months saw significant improvements, study finds

February 17, 2011: 3.1 Million Hispanic Americans Struggle With Arthritis
CDC analysis finds range of 12% among Cuban Americans to 22% among Puerto Ricans

February 17, 2011: Knee Replacements Still Work 20 Years Later
Study showed most recipients remained active and pain-free

February 17, 2011: Health Tip: Make Work Less Painful If You Have Arthritis
Suggestions for easing the discomfort