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Other types of arthritis Archive

Bones and joints

How much could changing my diet relieve my gout?

Updated May 15, 2026

From rich meats and seafood to coffee and dairy, what you eat can shift uric acid levels. See which choices may influence painful gout flares.

Bones and joints

Does diet influence the risk of developing arthritis?

Updated May 11, 2026

Some joints react to what's on your plate, but weight, microbiome, and other factors may matter even more.

Bones and joints

Identifying arthritis in your fingers and thumbs

Updated April 16, 2026

Two main types of arthritis can affect the thumb and fingers. Osteoarthritis typically affects joints in the middle or end of the fingers or the base of the thumb. Rheumatoid arthritis more often affects the fingers' middle joints or the joints that connect the fingers to the hand. Medications can halt or slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis. There aren't any drugs proven to halt or slow osteoarthritis. Using a splint or brace, using assistive devices (such as a shirt buttoner), and working with a certified hand therapist can help people cope with either type of arthritis.