Osteoarthritis of the hands is likely to affect up to four in ten people during their lifetime and obesity may increase the risk of developing the condition, a new study has found. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 30 million people across the...

Everyone has experienced physical pain at some point in their lives, sometimes severe or unbearable pain, yet with proper pain treatment and time, pain recedes in the majority of cases. However, as many as 100 million Americans suffer from persistent or chronic pain (pain which lasts several...

  Few prescriptions can be called cheap, but some drug expenses are stratospheric. Here are the nation’s most expensive drugs. Here’s a fact that’s hard to swallow: U.S. prescription drug prices are more than twice as expensive as those in other developed countries,...

We can’t avoid aging, but we can avoid many risks associated with getting older so we can live longer lives. Here is how physical exercise can help us age healthy. We all age. Staying on top of the right habits will help you avoid many of the serious health issues that come with getting...

Key Takeaways: Anxiety and depression affect millions of people in diverse ways Having one or more chronic diseases can lead to anxiety and/or depression Depression and anxiety can manifest independently of chronic disease You can find more affordable prescriptions to manage your mental...

Arthritis pain can be crippling, making it difficult for those who suffer from this chronic disease to perform normal daily tasks. We’ve discovered a few simple, natural hacks to help you find relief. Understanding arthritis Arthritis is not generally thought of as a disability, but it is...

Inflation directly affects the prices of prescription drugs in the U.S., but the Inflation Reduction Act can help combat the soaring prices and make them accessible to patients. According to a 2022 survey , one in three adults says they haven’t taken prescription medications due to the...

Living with arthritis can be a debilitating experience where even the simplest activities seem impossible. Thankfully, there are many ways to alleviate symptoms.  Arthritis is an umbrella term encompassing over a hundred different types of rheumatic conditions that affect joints. More...