Microbial diversity in the gut of people with rheumatoid arthritis is significantly reduced compared to that of the healthy individual, a new study shows.

Researchers employed analysis tools and machine learning algorithms to identify two genes linked to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis that could serve as diagnostic tools and potential targets for ...

Rooney said these findings may one day lead to new treatment options for rheumatoid arthritis. “Our findings suggest that certain bacteria in the gut microbiome may be involved in triggering the ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease affecting an estimated 17 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by immune cells attacking the joints and can result in pain, swelling, and damage to ...

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

“JIA can take a heavy toll on the lives of affected children and families,” said Daniel Horton, a faculty member at the ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) commonly affects peripheral joints but can also affect the neck vertebrae, which can lead to back pain. You can relieve discomfort with medical treatments, exercise ...

Cannabis enthusiasts are increasingly turning to THCA concentrates for their non-psychoactive therapeutic properties. THCA, ...

Surgery for rheumatoid arthritis is typically used only when all other treatments have not worked. The type of surgery may depend on the affected joint and the severity of the damage. Healthcare ...

Sharing your personal stories about treatment ... to advance arthritis research and bring together people with arthritis. Additionally, the Arthritis Foundation hosts the Rheumatoid Arthritis ...