Arthritis is a common acute or chronic condition affecting the joints and surrounding tissues. It’s estimated that roughly 18 ...

Knuckle cracking is a common habit that intrigues many, especially due to the fear of arthritis linked to it. Let’s break ...

The most common types of arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Dr.Pulak Vatsya, M.B.B.S, M.S., DNB, Consultant sports orthopedics and robotic ...

The first "blueprint" of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of ...

While the exact cause of the cracking sound remains unclear, studies have not found a definitive link between knuckle cracking and osteoarthritis or joint damage. However, forceful cracking ...

While aging and wear-and-tear are classic causes of osteoarthritis, there are other risk factors. Learn what may be out of your control and what changes can keep your joints healthy. Verywell Health's ...

Different forms of arthritis have a variety of causes and factors that influence risk, from genetic to environmental to lifestyle. Learn what you may not be able to control and changes you can make.

What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a form of arthritis in children. Arthritis causes joint swelling (inflammation) and joint stiffness. JIA is arthritis that ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term condition that causes joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. According to the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society, rheumatoid arthritis affects more than 450,000 ...

According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019, approximately 520 million people globally live with osteoarthritis, marking a staggering 113% increase since 1990. What causes ...

Dogs get arthritis for different reasons than humans, and the pain threatens the nature of our relationship with our pets.