Rare Bone Disease Leaves Most Patients in Pain
Hypophosphatasia, or HPP, is a rare inherited disease that can weaken bones and teeth throughout a person's life.
A new European study shows that many...
Air Pollution Could Worsen Rheumatoid Arthritis Quickly
Rheumatoid arthritis can worsen even when patients are taking their medicine, and sometimes the reason for a flare is difficult to identify.
New research suggests...
Dirty Air May Cause Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
People living with rheumatoid arthritis may have another reason to pay attention to air quality.
A large study from South Korea found that exposure to...
A Hidden Joint Problem May Cause Gout
Scientists have discovered another possible reason why some people develop gout while others with similarly high uric acid levels do not.
Researchers led by the...
Cheap Gout Drug May Help People Avoid Joint Replacement Surgery
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint diseases in the world, especially among older adults.
New research suggests that a small daily dose of...
Scientists Find a Possible Way to Reverse Joint Aging
Osteoarthritis affects millions of people and becomes more common with age.
The condition slowly damages cartilage, the smooth and flexible tissue that covers the ends...
Common Painkiller Could Harm Kidneys When Taken with Blood Pressure Drugs
A common painkiller found in many medicine cabinets may become risky when it is combined with certain blood pressure medicines.
Researchers at the University of...
Three Serious Hip Problems Often Mistaken for Arthritis
Hip pain is one of the most common reasons adults visit an orthopedic specialist.
Many people immediately assume arthritis is responsible, but researchers from Yale...
Common Painkiller May Be Risky for People Taking Blood Pressure Medicines
RAS inhibitors change blood flow through the kidneys, while ibuprofen reduces the production of substances that help keep blood flowing normally inside these organs....
Why Many People with Knee Arthritis May Not Need an X-ray
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of long-lasting pain and disability.
More than two million Australians live with the condition, and it...