1 in 5 U.S. Adults Now Has Arthritis

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• October 17, 2023
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Arthritis is becoming a disease of the masses, striking 21% of U.S. adults, or over 53 million people, a new report shows.

"It's important first to point out that arthritis is a general term that includes over a hundred different chronic diseases that affect the joints a...

1 Billion People Worldwide Will Suffer From Arthritis by 2050

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• August 22, 2023
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The degenerative joint disease osteoarthritis affects 15% of the global population over age 30, so by 2050 that could be nearly 1 billion people, researchers say.

Living longer and obesity are both major contributors.

"With the key drivers of people living longer...

Retired Olympians Face Higher Odds for Arthritis

• Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
• November 30, 2022
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Olympic athletes aren't like the rest of the population -- but this time it's in a far less positive way.

Two new studies show that athletes who performed at the top of their sport have a higher risk of developing arthritis and joint pain in later life. The linked studie...

Arthritis Is a Scourge Worldwide

• March 2, 2022
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Osteoarthritis has become increasingly common in recent decades, and authors of a new study say preventive steps are needed to bring numbers under control.

"The disease burden ... is formidable," s...