National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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Osteoporosis: What you need to know
Did you know that our bones are living tissue? To keep them strong, our bodies break down old bone and...
Osteoporosis
6 ways to manage your fibromyalgia
If you’re living with fibromyalgia, it’s important to make time for self-care. It’s a chronic (long-lasting) condition that causes muscle...
Fibromyalgia, Pain Management
Fibromyalgia: What you need to know
Fibromyalgia is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes muscle pain and tenderness all over the body. It can also cause...
Fibromyalgia
Can bacteria in your gut make you want to exercise?
Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy exercise while others find it unbearable? New research hints at a surprising...
NIH Research, Exercise
Eczema and the cold
Eczema: What is it? Eczema is a skin condition that makes your skin dry, itchy, and inflamed. It can show...
Cold-Weather Wellness, Skin Conditions, Eczema
Uncovering a cure: NIH-supported research lays the groundwork for understanding and treating pain
From the lab to the bedside Pain affects millions of Americans. It’s hard to measure, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all...
Pain
5 common autoimmune diseases
Some autoimmune diseases target specific organs or tissue, while others attack multiple tissue or organ systems throughout the body. Here’s...
Autoimmune Disorders
Autoimmune diseases: What you need to know
Your immune system’s job is to keep you healthy by detecting and fighting harmful intruders such as bacteria and viruses....
Autoimmune Disorders
Zain Verjee is no longer hiding from psoriasis
As a leading international journalist on CNN and other major television news outlets, Zain Verjee’s face was visible to millions...
Psoriasis, Autoimmune Disorders, Skin Conditions
Meet the Director: Lindsey A. Criswell, M.D., M.P.H., D.Sc., National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Despite major progress, much is still unknown about the nature of disease. Lindsey A. Criswell, M.D., M.P.H.,...
Meet the DirectorPersonal Story
Advantage, Wozniacki: Tennis star on taking charge of life with RA
Tennis great Caroline Wozniacki won 30 professional titles and held the No. 1 ranking in the world for over 70 weeks from 2010 to 2011....
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Autoimmune Disorders, Celebrity, Personal Story, Children and Teenagers, Men, Seniors, WomenBiking, Pilates, and yoga: How one woman stays active
April is always on the go. She loves to hike and ride her bike to and from work, and went...
Low Back Pain, Personal Story, Men, Seniors, Women