Any joint can become arthritic, but the most commonly affected areas of the body are the knees, hands, hips, feet and lower back - getty For many of us, aches and pains, sore joints and stiffness are ...

Not that long ago, carpal tunnel syndrome was all over the news. Blame the modern age and repetitive tasks like typing for the surge in nerve pain in our hands and wrists. Though the condition has ...

Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) experienced longer diagnostic delays than matched patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patients with polyarticular PsA received less intensive ...

Changes in the gut microbiome before rheumatoid arthritis is developed could provide a window of opportunity for preventative treatments, new research suggests. Bacteria associated with inflammation ...

Arthritis can be disabling enough to prevent people from working, but the factors influencing employability in this population have not been well studied. This study used data from the long-running ...

Arthritis is a widespread condition in the UK, especially among those aged 60 and over. While some level of discomfort can be a natural part of ageing, ongoing or worsening symptoms may indicate a ...