Breakthrough infections can be worrisome — especially for those who are immunocompromised — but here’s some good news: People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are less likely to experience long COVID and be hospitalized if they experience a breakthrough infection than those who aren’t vaccinated.
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Having traditional heart disease risk factors — such as obesity, smoking, and type 2 diabetes — may be linked with having higher axSpA disease activity, according to new research.
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If you’re at increased risk for COVID-19 complications because of underlying health issues, you may be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Got questions? Read on.
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“Hiking has become a victory — albeit, a small one — over rheumatoid arthritis. I am proving to myself and others that I will not let rheumatoid arthritis win; that with a few adaptations I can still live and enjoy life,” says Eileen Davidson, who has rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
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Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic disease that can be progressive. Knowing the signs that PsA may be progressing is important for managing your health and working with your doctor to make sure your PsA stays well-controlled.
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In a new study, about 30 percent of people with long-haul COVID seemed to meet the diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that can be progressive. Knowing the signs that RA be progressing is important for managing your health and working with your doctor to make sure your RA stays well-controlled.
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A new study from Stanford University found that men and women may be equally likely to develop ankylosing spondylitis (AS), despite older research that showed the condition is much more common in men.
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A new study examined the relationship between childhood smoking exposure and the development of rheumatoid arthritis later in life.
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There are actionable steps you can take to keep yourself and your loved one safe, especially if you may be at increased risk for severe COVID-19.
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