Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is inflammatory arthritis that starts in children under 16. Most forms of JIA are due to an immune system malfunction. While the exact cause of this auto-immune ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD It's possible to develop psoriatic arthritis (PsA) without psoriasis, a related chronic (long-lasting) skin condition that usually develops first. How Common Is ...

Arthritis awareness emphasizes early detection of arthritis, a condition affecting joints, bones, and muscles. Recognizing ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is also a type of inflammatory arthritis. More specifically, it's an autoimmune disease, meaning the immune system attacks its own joint tissues. It can occur throughout the body, ...

7. Lin YC, Hsu ML, Yang JS, Liang TH, Chou SL, Lin HY. Temporomandibular joint disorders in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. J Chin Med Assoc 2007;70:527-534. 8. Kobayashi R, Utsunomiya T, Yamamoto ...

SITTING hunched over a laptop or sleeping funny leaving you feeling stiff? If getting out of bed or picking something up from the floor is making you say ‘ooh’ and ‘ahhh’, you’ll likely benefit ...