Women Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Scientists in Finland say that women who have rheumatoid arthritis (RA) suffer more from the condition than men. Results from a recent study found that female patients said they experienced more symptoms such as aches, pains, and tiredness than men, even when they appeared to have the same level of disease. Researchers say their finding may be due to women having "weaker" musculoskeletal size and strength, making the same disease level more harmful to a woman than to a man. Or, investigators say... Read more »