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Aging-related joint disorder increasingly affects people under 40, study finds

A global study reveals an alarming rise in gout cases among young people aged 15 to 39, with rates increasing 66% from 1990 to 2021 across 204 countries worldwide.

Arthritis October 17

Experimental treatment eases knee arthritis pain without surgery or pills

A new study suggests that low-dose radiation therapy could fill the treatment gap between pain medications and joint replacement surgery for knee osteoarthritis patients.

Health September 20

Lupus link to arthritis in the spotlight amid actress' health battle

Singer Selena Gomez's lupus-related arthritis diagnosis sheds light on how up to 90% of lupus patients experience joint pain, according to medical experts and recent research.

Health September 7

Knee pain is becoming more common in younger adults for two specific reasons

Orthopedist Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf of NYU explains how knee pain affects more young people in their 30s and 40s due to obesity and high-intensity sports.

Health August 1

Popular weight-loss medication could relieve painful arthritis symptoms, doctors report

Medical professionals observe that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic show promise for treating rheumatoid arthritis alongside other inflammatory conditions.

HEALTH July 11, 2024

Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs could reduce arthritis symptoms in some, experts claim

Some people with rheumatoid arthritis who use GLP-1 drugs — such as Wegovy and Ozempic — have reported an improvement in the severity and frequency of their arthritic symptoms. Two doctors weigh in.

Ask a Doctor June 3, 2024

Ask a doctor: 'Why are my hands swelling and what should I do about it?'

Some patients wonder why their hands are swelling — and what to do about it. In this installment of "Ask a Doctor," two health experts advise when to seek medical attention for swelling or edema.

Health March 12, 2024

Rheumatoid arthritis: How to identify the symptoms and seek effective treatment

Rheumatoid arthritis is a complex autoimmune disease that affects roughly 1.3 million Americans. It occurs when the immune system attacks healthy cells.

OPINION January 26, 2024

Want to live longer? Focus on your 'healthspan' not your lifespan

The average lifespan for Americans has increased from 75 to 77. But while they are living longer, many Americans are not staying healthy. What we want to aim for is quality of life.

HEALTH August 22, 2023

Be well: 6 tips to preserve your knees as long as possible after an arthritis diagnosis

While there is no cure for arthritis, certain treatments can relieve symptoms and slow the condition’s progress. Dr. Nakul Karkare of New York offered six tips for preserving the knees.