Investigators have shown that the development of osteoarthritis is in great part driven by low-grade inflammatory processes. This is at odds with the prevailing view attributing the condition to a lifetime of wear and tear on l...

New research has shown for the first time that omega-3 in fish oil could prevent osteoarthritis, and also  reduce the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis. According to the study, omega-3-rich diets fed to guinea pigs, which n...

According to a new study, clinical depression can exacerbate the symptoms of arthritis in knee beyond what is evident on X-rays. Patients with mild to moderate arthritis in knee are especially affected by depression, the study ...

Osteoarthritis knee pain is a common complaint among obese individuals and retired professional athletes, especially former NFL players, but researchers say they have a simple solution: lose weight. “Our research on patie...

According to researchers, the amount of uric acid in joints may increase the likelihood of severe osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis worldwide. Osteoarthritis is a debilitating joint degeneration for which no dru...

Mayo Clinic researchers have determined the lifetime risk of rheumatoid arthritis and six other autoimmune rheumatic diseases for both men and women. “We estimated the lifetime risk of rheumatic disease for both sexes, so...