Lupus has been identified as a leading cause of death in young women. Among women aged 15 to 24, it is the leading chronic inflammatory disease, ranking higher than diabetes, chronic lower respiratory disease, and liver disease. We talk to an expert and patient about how to beat the statistics.

This is a common question about two separate yet similar autoimmune thyroid diseases. The truth is: You can have both, and at the same time.

When you first get diagnosed with RA there is a very good chance that you will leave your doctor’s office with a prescription for methotrexate. Here’s everything you should know about the medication, from side effects to benefits.

Gene therapy is on the horizon for cancer patients, so researchers are testing to see if it will work for RA, too. The treatment would aim to eliminate pain in specific areas of your joints, like your hands, wrists, and more.

Candace H. Lerman is the 1 in 10 Americans with a rare disease. Learn how she’s brought attention to her condition through advocating in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill.

Because AS is progressive and systemic, it can impact many different parts of the body that you may not even know about.

Are your rheumatoid arthritis symptoms responding to your treatment plan? Use our assessment to find out whether your RA treatment plan may need adjustments to improve your everyday life.

Exercises that strengthen the muscles around your joints to help reduce pain.

If you’re going to go the highly recommended probiotic route, these are the ones you should be taking for your thyroid.

One of our HealthCentral contributors takes a zumba class and talks about the pros and cons for his RA.