National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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![Scientists are still exploring relationships between our gut bacteria and our exercise choices.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/ExerciseMain.jpg)
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![If you have eczema, petroleum jelly or thicker creams are good options for moisturizing your skin.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/eczemaComp980x587.jpg)
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![NIH research explores all aspects of pain.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/Uncovering_a_cure.jpg)
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![Some autoimmune diseases target specific organs or tissue, while others attack multiple tissue or organ systems throughout the body.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/5CommonMain.jpg)
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 conditions can cause symptoms like pain and swelling in the muscles and joints.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/AutoimmuneMain.jpg)
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 speaks at the Unstoppable Africa Conference in 2022.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/Zain_Verjee.jpg)
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, Skin Conditions![Dr. Lindsey A. Criswell, Director of NIAMS](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/187_DrCriswell-04202022-1_HighRes_%282%29.jpg)
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 Director![Miho Tanaka, M.D., specializes in youth injury prevention.](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/tanaka-sports-injury.jpg)
Sports injury? Finding a specialist can improve recovery
Many children and young athletes rival grown-ups with their skill and strength in the sports they play competitively. That makes...
Kids Sports Injuries![](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/support-kids-juvinile-arthritis.jpg)
How to support kids with juvenile arthritis
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) can be difficult for children to live with. That's why it is important for parents...
Juvenile Arthritis![](/images/uploads/main_images/_main_article_list/keeping-young-athletes-safe.jpg)
4 tips for keeping young athletes safe
To prevent sports injuries, kids need to get plenty of rest, play a variety of sports, and follow the rules...
Kids Sports InjuriesPersonal 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, 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