The Latest Breaking News from Rheumatoid Arthritis

Commentary: We can’t separate abortion rights from other health issues

I’m at the pharmacy to pick up methotrexate — the medicine for my newly diagnosed rheumatoid arthritis (RA) — and I’m told they never got the prescription. It’s strange: I’m picking up another medicine, too, and the prescriptions were sent at the same time. The next day, it’s sent again,…

Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023

AbbVie's blockbuster drug Humira finally loses its 20-year, $200 billion monopoly

U.S. doctors can now choose Amjevita instead, the first of several close copies of the popular rheumatoid arthritis drug expected this year. But industry-watchers warn consumer savings may be limited.

WEKU · Jan 31, 2023

Ask the Doctors: Rheumatoid arthritis patients can have higher risk of mild cognitive impairment

Symptoms include stiffness, swelling and tenderness or pain in the joints, often on both sides of the body.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 12, 2023

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

Black Death survivors from 700 years ago passed down 'good' genes

Genes that protected against the plague could also boost the risk of Crohn's and rheumatoid arthritis.

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

Bob Mortimer admits he's 'not very well' following recent hospital visit

The comedian opened up about his health issues, including having major heart surgery in 2015 and being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis

Chronicle Live · Sep 28, 2022

Ease painful arthritis symptoms with popular drink said to reduce cartilage erosion

Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, involves the wearing away of the cartilage that caps the bones in your joints. According to experts, simply sipping on a tea could help ease symptoms

Daily Mirror · Sep 26, 2022

Irish mum 'bled to death in hospital failure' as apology given to heartbroken family

Ms Doherty presented at UHL with a medical history of rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune neutropenia - a blood disorder where the immune system attacks white blood cells. By the time she received the 'urgent' CT scan nearly 24 hours later she had suffered a cardiac arrest.

Irish Mirror · Sep 20, 2022

Breakthrough gives hope to autoimmune disease sufferers

Possible treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis

Wales Online · Sep 16, 2022

Five arthritis myths that everyone needs to stop believing

Rheumatoid arthritis isn't just aching joints, and it can affect people of any age.

Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022