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 10, 2012: Strides Made in Diagnosing, Treating Lupus
New therapies are being developed for people with the autoimmune illness, experts say

May 04, 2012: Rising Obesity Rates Might Mean More Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers suggest weight gain precedes the painful condition

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 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 16, 2012: Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Fertility Woes, Miscarriage
Some women with these autoimmune disorders avoided pregnancy, study found

February 13, 2012: Higher Cancer Rate Seen in Children With Juvenile Arthritis
Researchers say fourfold increase might not be linked to treatment drugs

January 26, 2012: Too Many Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Inactive, Study Finds
Experts say exercise helps keep joints flexible, maintains function

January 17, 2012: More Known About Proteins That Cause Autoimmune Diseases
Researchers say 'autoantibodies' can cause lupus, diabetes, arthritis

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

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

November 28, 2011: Autoimmune Woes May Raise Risk for Lung Clots
Risks climbed for patients hospitalized for such conditions as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's, study found

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

November 18, 2011: Does Psoriasis Thwart the Benefits of 'Good' Cholesterol?
Chronic skin condition may be associated with changes in HDL composition, researchers say

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

September 28, 2011: TNF Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Skin Cancer Risk
But review also finds the drugs don't heighten risks for other cancers

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

June 21, 2011: Some Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis May Cut Diabetes Risk
Researchers suspect certain medications lower inflammation, insulin resistance

May 30, 2011: Health Tip: Rheumatoid Arthritis Can Trigger Complications
Here's a partial list

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

April 22, 2011: Health Tip: Exercise Can Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
And keep your joints flexible

April 12, 2011: Clues to Why Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Humira Fails Some Patients
Nearly a third develop an immune reaction to the drug that thwarts its effectiveness, study finds

April 01, 2011: Exercise Is Key for People With Arthritis: Expert
Too much sitting around can worsen the condition

March 21, 2011: Study Ties Asthma to Higher Odds for Diabetes, Heart Disease
Experts were surprised by the findings, and say more research is needed

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

February 01, 2011: Too Few Get Needed Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs: Study
Medications that slow disease's progression aren't prescribed enough, researchers say

January 28, 2011: Depression in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Linked to Social Status
Race, income, education affect degree of suffering, study finds

January 10, 2011: Immune Disorders May Raise Blood Clot Risk in Hospitalized Patients
Those with conditions such as lupus appear more vulnerable, study suggests

December 23, 2010: Doctor Shortage Adds to Pain of Juvenile Arthritis
Specialists can be hard to find, but new treatment method has shown success, experts say

December 23, 2010: Lifetime of Arthritis Has Not Held Back Teen
College student diagnosed at age 3 has tried gymnastics, pole vaulting and more

December 23, 2010: Health Tip: Why Do My Joints Hurt?
Here are possible causes

December 17, 2010: Patient Literacy Problems Can Hinder Rheumatoid Arthritis Care
Survey found many unfamiliar with common medical terms related to their disease

December 09, 2010: Study Suggests Rheumatoid Arthritis Linked to Heart Attack Risk
Odds for those with the illness rises 60 percent higher than for those without it, Swedish researchers say

November 30, 2010: Better Outcomes Seen With Early Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
Delay of 12 weeks or more after onset of symptoms linked to more joint destruction, study finds

November 29, 2010: Heavy Smoking May Double Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk in Blacks
Those who also have a genetic risk factor have 4 times the risk for joint disease, study finds

November 24, 2010: Tai Chi May Provide Arthritis Relief
Stiffness, fatigue, balance and well-being improved after two months, study finds

November 08, 2010: Rheumatoid Arthritis May Raise Risk of Blood Vessel Plaque
Certain medications seem to lessen or increase buildup, suggests study

October 29, 2010: Good Marriages May Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
But troubled unions don't provide same benefits, study finds

September 30, 2010: Gum Disease More Common in U.S. Than Previously Thought
Earlier reports may have underestimated by as much as 50%, experts say

September 22, 2010: Novel Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Shows Early Promise
Trial patients given oral medication showed improvement in six months; experts caution more testing needed

September 21, 2010: Study IDs Risk Factors for Blood Clots After Hip Surgery
Presence of other diseases may play role, but not age or gender, researchers find

September 08, 2010: Statins May Guard Against Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study showed only an association between the two, expert notes

August 12, 2010: Women Experience More Chronic Pain Than Men, Research Finds
Also more likely to have multiple painful conditions at the same time, expert says

July 28, 2010: Could Drinking Help Thwart Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Early study suggests it might, but that's no reason to imbibe heavily, experts say