The hip joint is highly vulnerable to osteoarthritis (OA), with one in four people over age 85 likely to develop this degenerative and painful condition. However, hip OA is understudied compared to ...

Clinical trials are human research studies that evaluate a medical, surgical or behavioral treatment. They provide invaluable insights into the prevention, detection and treatment of chronic ...

Sheila Cline was an avid cyclist in her teens and 20s. But her cycling, like so many hobbies, took a backseat to life’s curveballs. Although she still occasionally hopped on her bike for a ride, her ...

Talisa King, of Buffalo, NY, was deep in thought at work, jotting down notes at her desk when she realized something was off. She couldn’t rise out of her chair. Her left side, from shoulder to toe, ...

Congress is urged to act swiftly to protect telehealth for people with barriers to in-person care. Get involved with the arthritis community. Tell us a little about yourself and, based on your ...

Help make healthy eating a part of your arthritis treatment plan with this free e-book of arthritis-friendly recipes. While there are no foods that will cure your arthritis, eating the right foods ...

Dropping just a few pounds can reduce the pressure on joints and get you on your way to a healthier, new you. Get involved with the arthritis community. Tell us a little about yourself and, based on ...

Q: What is the new out-of-pocket cost cap for Medicare Part D? A: Starting in 2025, Medicare Part D will limit your out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs at $2,000 per year. A: You must choose to ...

Made up of 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles and over 100 ligaments and tendons — not to mention nerves and blood vessels — the human hand is complex. We use our hands for nearly every task we do. In ...

After years of active military service took its toll on her joints, Krendra Harralson received a medical discharge. Now she’s finding new ways to serve. Krendra Harralson of San Antonio, Texas, ...

The Harding Award is the Arthritis Foundation’s highest honor for national volunteers. The Charles B. Harding Award for Distinguished Service is the highest level of national volunteer recognition ...

In the latter half of a woman’s third decade of life, her ovaries start their journey to a deep slumber. With the ovaries’ functional decline, estrogen and progesterone levels also drop steadily until ...