As an editor and writer who has contributed to many national and local publications, Nicole Gregory enjoys communicating clearly on critical health topics so that readers can make informed choices for ...

Courtney is a registered nurse with over 13 years of experience in the clinical setting, helping individuals navigate their way through their healthcare journeys. She has been in the frontlines ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by inflammation of the joints and the subsequent destruction of cartilage and erosion of the bone. Patients with rheumatoid ...

Researchers at the Halle branch of the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI have identified a substance that selectively blocks harmful pathogens such as Porphyromonas gingivalis ...

Cory Martin is the author of seven books including Love Sick, a memoir about dating, life in Hollywood and dealing with MS, and The Yoga Prescription: A Chronic Illness Survival Guide. Anita C.

Cytokines regulate inflammation, autoimmunity and articular destruction in the joints of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. In particular, tumour-necrosis factor (TNF) has proved to be of particular ...

While many kinds of yoga are considered especially helpful for RA, some styles should be approached with caution, experts say. With its stretching, strengthening, and soothing effects, yoga can be a ...

Learn how bacteria and other organisms living inside your body can affect rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout and other types of arthritis. A healthy gastrointestinal (GI) tract plays a ...

Although you may not have heard of enthesitis, the structures in the body affected by the condition are involved in every move you make. Bones and muscles are held together by tendons and ligaments, ...

Arthrosis is most commonly known as osteoarthritis and affects over 32 million adults in the United States. Arthrosis is largely non-inflammatory in its early stages, but inflammation can develop as ...

Pain, swelling, and stiffness are common signs of rheumatoid arthritis. RA inflammation can cause weak muscles and joints, making it hard to move your hands. RA can be treated with lifestyle changes, ...