Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Osteoarthritis occurs when joint cartilage breaks down over time, causing pain and stiffness.Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system ...

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that develops in some people who have psoriasis, which is a chronic autoimmune disease of the skin. Psoriatic arthritis can be mild or severe. It can also be ...

NBC News medical contributor Dr. Natalie Azar, and board-certified clinical specialist in orthopedic physical therapy Karena Wu, join TODAY with what you need to know about arthritis, including the ...

Few medical conditions seem as inevitable when aging as does arthritis. It's an understandable assumption considering that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the disorder ...

Arthritis affects millions of Americans, causing joint pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility that can significantly impact quality of life. While this common condition can develop in anyone, ...

Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a type of arthritis that affects your spine. Low back pain is a hallmark symptom, but axSpA can affect your whole body. Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce your ...

The prospect of long-lasting drug-free remission for children and adults living with inflammatory arthritis is a step closer to becoming a reality, thanks to a new collaboration between world-leading ...

Psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are both forms of inflammatory arthritis. They each cause chronic swelling, stiffness, and pain in your joints. These distinct conditions also have ...