A new study suggests that lingering rheumatoid arthritis symptoms are not always caused by ongoing inflammation. For people with rheumatoid arthritis, lingering pain and fatigue are often assumed to be signs that inflammation remains active. But new research suggests the real culprit may sometimes lie elsewhere. Researchers at Semmelweis University report that sleep disorders, depression, [...]
Every dog owner will recognise that special stretching ritual when you walk through the door - here's what your pet is really trying to tell you, according to a vet
A mass recall of a key ingredient used to make bubble tea has been issued, with officials warning of potentially “serious” health risks tied to the drink contamination
Appearing on ITV GP Amir Khan said 'the evidence does not support that'
A daily inulin supplement may help reduce knee osteoarthritis pain while revealing a possible link between gut health, muscle function, and pain sensitivity. For millions of people living with knee osteoarthritis, managing chronic pain often means choosing between medications with unwanted side effects and exercise programs that can be difficult to maintain. Now, researchers have [...]
Researchers have identified the SHP protein as a key regulator that suppresses cartilage-degrading enzymes and slows osteoarthritis progression. For millions of people living with osteoarthritis, treatment options have long focused on one thing: managing pain. But while medications and injections may temporarily ease aching knees and stiff fingers, they do little to stop the slow [...]
Scar-driven changes in joint tissue may underlie treatment resistance in rheumatoid arthritis, opening the door to new targeted therapies. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects millions worldwide, causing persistent joint pain, swelling, and stiffness when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissue lining the joints. Over the past two decades, an expanding toolkit of anti-inflammatory and…
A sweeping analysis of nearly 10,000 patients challenges assumptions about how best to treat knee osteoarthritis. For many people with knee osteoarthritis, relief may not require medication. A large new analysis suggests that simple physical treatments can ease pain and improve movement, often more effectively than some high-tech options. Knee osteoarthritis is one of the [...]
A new study links fatty acid metabolism to rheumatoid arthritis treatment, revealing a natural compound that disrupts inflammation by targeting a previously overlooked enzyme. A compound derived from a traditional medicinal plant may offer a new way to treat rheumatoid arthritis by targeting how the body processes fats rather than simply suppressing the immune system. [...]
Researchers have uncovered a previously unobserved presence of the GLP-1 hormone in the joints of arthritis patients. Arthritis is not a single disease but a broad category of joint disorders that includes autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, as well as degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis. Despite their differences, many forms share common [...]
The 66-year-old presenter has been diagnosed with a painful condition, leaving him struggling to grip the tools he's used on set for nearly three decades
Pussycat Dolls star Ashley Roberts has spoken out on the I'm A Celebrity...South Africa final and weighed in on all the drama that unfolded between Adam Thomas, Jimmy Bullard and David Haye
David Haye has seemingly pushed his Ugly Duckling theory once again with a cryptic Instagram post amid a furore caused during his time on I'm A Celebrity South Africa
Model CeCe Rose credits her G-cup boobs with being her 'biggest money maker', but insists having a big chest isn't all its cracked up to be - as she struggles with 1 thing
David Haye couldn't resist a final dig at Adam Thomas after exiting camp and giving first interview
David Haye recently branded Adam Thomas 'lazy and useless' after the actor said he wasn't feeling ready for an I'm A Celeb challenge – I know what this feels like, writes Daniel Bird
A long-term clinical study suggests that intervening before rheumatoid arthritis fully develops may significantly alter its trajectory. Treating people before rheumatoid arthritis (RA) fully develops may buy them something medicine rarely can: time. A new long-term study suggests that in people at high risk, early treatment with abatacept can push back the start of the [...]
A new study has shown that the popular GLP-1 weight loss drug semaglutide has the power to halt, and to some extent restore, cartilage in people suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). The finding hints at a possible use of the drug beyond weight loss.
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Skyla was diagnosed in October 2025, a year and a half after her first doctor’s visit for the issue, with medics eventually discovering the three-year-old had Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
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Should doctors rethink the standard gout treatment? Gout happens when excess uric acid in the body forms urate crystals that collect in and around joints, triggering sudden attacks of intense pain and inflammation. To prevent those flares and lower the risk of long-term joint damage, kidney stones, and tophi, doctors often use urate-lowering drugs. A [...]
A newly identified molecular player may help explain how cartilage in the jaw joint resists inflammatory damage. Every time you chew, speak, or yawn, your jaw depends on a small but hardworking joint that has to move smoothly under constant pressure. That motion is possible because cartilage and a disc inside the joint help absorb [...]
Skyla was in pain day and night and screamed for her mum to help
A widely used treatment for rheumatoid arthritis may offer an unexpected cardiovascular benefit. Methotrexate has been a staple treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for decades, valued for its ability to calm an overactive immune system and reduce painful joint inflammation. Now, researchers say it may deliver an unexpected bonus that matters far beyond the joints: lower [...]
Learn how VA telehealth and the National Veterans Wheelchair Games empower Linda Hutchinson to stay active, healthy and engaged with her fellow Veterans.
Different kinds of pain respond to specific treatments from hot and cold compresses - and now Dr Nightaf Arif has cleared up which should be used in helping to soothe several common ailments
Different kinds of pain respond to treatments from hot and cold compresses - and now a doctor has cleared up which should be used in treating several common ailments
A sweeping review of clinical evidence casts doubt on one of the most commonly prescribed treatments for osteoarthritis. For millions of people living with osteoarthritis, being told to exercise is almost a reflex in medical care. But a new analysis suggests that, when it comes to easing joint pain and improving day-to-day function, the average [...]
NHS data could now be used to understand why some common conditions - such as arthritis, dementia, diabetes, asthma, depression, and anxiety - develop in the first place