Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day – February 2, 2025

On February 2, 2025, designated as Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day, people with symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) will have their voices heard. RA, sometimes called rheumatoid disease, is an autoimmune condition in which the body mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints. Over time, this causes pain, swelling, and joint damage. In 2013, the Rheumatoid […]

National Arthritis Week 2024

Try bending over to touch your toes. Can you do it? A Brazilian researcher conducted a major study on flexibility and how it relates to life expectancy. The study found that people with stiff joints are more likely to die early than those with healthy joints. Considering arthritis is a disease that causes damage to […]

July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month

Every July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month. This campaign is led by important organizations like the Arthritis Foundation and public health agencies specializing in chronic childhood and teenage illnesses. Their goal is to raise awareness about juvenile arthritis (JA) because children with JA often can’t advocate for themselves and get the help they need. Public […]

Using Xeljanz off-label to treat hair loss

When you ask a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment for hair loss, the answer depends on many facts. Are you a man or a woman, and what are your age, genes, environment, and state of both physical and mental health? In all cases, if you show signs of hair loss that may be attributed […]

Top new treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic condition that already affects around 1.5 million Americans, and about 100,000 new cases are diagnosed each year. It is one of the more than 80 conditions known as autoimmune diseases, and ranks near the top for worldwide incidence, with more than 25 million people affected. The term “rheumatoid arthritis” […]