Relief could be on the way for people with painful hand osteoarthritis after a new study found an affordable existing drug can help. Until now there has been no effective treatment. The paper ...

A new study has found that methotrexate, a widely available and affordable drug that’s usually prescribed as a first-line treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, is effective at reducing the pain and ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, MFOMA. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32.5 million adults in the United States. Osteoarthritis is ...

Arthritis in your fingers often starts with subtle changes. At first, you might wake up with sore or stiff fingers, notice discomfort after using your fingers a lot, or experience changes in grip ...

If one (or more) of your fingers feel sore and stiff throughout the day—and extra-tender at the moment you open your eyes in the morning—you could be dealing with osteoarthritis of the hands. For ...

Understanding the type of arthritis, its causes, and management options is the first step toward living well with the condition.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Any joint can become arthritic, but the most commonly affected areas of the body are the knees, hands, hips, feet and lower back - ...

DEAR DOCTOR: I was just diagnosed with erosive osteoarthritis. What can you tell me about it? I have it mainly in my hands and feet. DEAR READER: First, let's explain the most common form of arthritis ...

Relief could be on the way for people with painful hand osteoarthritis after a Monash University and Alfred Health-led study found an affordable existing drug can help. Until now there has been no ...