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Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints that typically afflicts those over the age of 65. We look into the common signs and symptoms of PMR.

Having untreated depression can put your life on hold for months, if not years. Major depressive disorder can also lead to thoughts of suicide. If you experience one or more of these symptoms, talk to your doctor.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating long-term disease. It causes joints and muscles to be inflamed, which can result in a multitude of symptoms, including these 12.

A new study has given additional credence to something many researchers have long suspected: rheumatoid arthritis patients have a higher risk of blood clots in the first ten years after their diagnosis. While the Swedish study, which was published in the Oct. 3 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, does not prove […]

Characterized by a tingling in the wrists that leads to an overall numbness in the hands, Carpal tunnel syndrome affects 3% of women and 2% of men in their lifetime. But what is it? Widely misunderstood, the term Carpal tunnel has come to be used as a catch-all for a variety of types of hand […]