The Latest Breaking News from Arthritis

A new start after 60: I ran a 100km ultramarathon at 70 – despite my arthritis

Ken Campbell says he never liked sport, but then one day he kept his wife company on a trail run and discovered the joy of being out in the wild

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2022

Mum claims she's cured her chronic arthritis by only eating fruit

Pam Johal switched to her fruitarian lifestyle three years ago

Wales Online · Dec 11, 2022

Lanarkshire mum's Strep A warning after 6-year-old daughter left fighting for her life

Little Ellie Young was left fighting for her life in hospital after her GP failed to spot symptoms on two separate occasions and has also been left with juvenile arthritis in her elbow.

Glasgow Live · Dec 10, 2022

Adapted shoes recommended as non-surgical option for knee osteoarthritis

The shoes could save the NHS £1,958 per person when compared with standard care over five years.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Woman who couldn't afford full tank of petrol for car wins £300,000 on scratchcard

Karen Parkin picked up her ticket while buying bread and milk in Basford, Nottingham - and after being forced to give up her job after her arthritis of the spine worsened, her luck is on the turn

Daily Mirror · Nov 9, 2022

What is inflammation? Two immunologists explain how the body responds to everything from stings to vaccination and why it sometimes goes wrong

When your body fights off an infection, you develop a fever. If you have arthritis, your joints will hurt. If a bee stings your hand, your hand will swell up and become stiff. These are all manifestations of inflammation occurring in the body.

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2022

Psoriatic arthritis symptoms to spot on your toes including pitting and Beau's line

Around one in three people suffering with psoriasis will also have psoriatic arthritis. The condition greatly affects a person’s day-to-day life, causing pain and stiffness in the joints

Daily Mirror · Nov 2, 2022

People of State Pension age with arthritis could be eligible for up to £92 extra each week

Nearly 1.5m people across the UK currently receive either £61.85 or £92.40 each week through Attendance Allowance.

Daily Record · Nov 1, 2022

DWP: The most common medical conditions you can get up to £627 PIP for - asthma, anxiety and arthritis

Millions of UK residents get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) to help them get by with certain illnesses and ailments - with five conditions making up most of the payouts.

Chronicle Live · Oct 28, 2022

Newly discovered species of bacteria in the microbiome may be a culprit behind rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1 in 100 people worldwide. It causes inflamed, painful and swollen joints, often in the hands and wrists, and can lead to loss of joint function as well as chronic pain and joint deformities and damage. What causes this condition has been unknown.

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2022