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New Clues to How Fish Oils Help Arthritis Patients
Findings may boost treatments for other inflammatory diseases, researchers say

Those Stilettos Can Hurt You Years From Now
Damage from sandals, slippers and high heels contributes to aching feet later on, researchers say

Herb Shows Potential for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Study compares ancient remedy to modern drug, but not the most common, experts say

New Drug May Help Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis
Study shows golimumab improved physical function, eased symptoms

Weight Loss Might Not Curb Knee Arthritis
Obesity boosts risk, but weight has no overall effect on progression, study says

Scientists ID Biomarkers for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Blood samples from women had higher levels of 2 proteins before they developed disease

Joint Replacement Soars as Number of Docs Falls
Low reimbursement rates turning many young doctors off the specialty, researcher says

Any Old Cane Won’t Do
Expert offers tips for choosing one carefully after an injury

Drug Reduces Inflammatory Arthritis Symptoms, Lesions
Ustekinumab effective for those who don't respond to current treatments, study finds

Gene Therapy May Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis
2 women who got injections report reduced pain and swelling