What Is PRP and How Does It Help Your Arthritis and Tendinitis?

Platelet-rich plasma, commonly known as PRP, is a regenerative treatment designed to support the body’s natural healing process. At Chicago...

Are Autoimmune Diseases Hereditary? Genetics, Family Risk, and What You Can Actually Do About It

Autoimmune diseases often raise emotional and practical questions about family risk. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto’s, or...

Sjögren’s syndrome is commonly known for causing dry eyes and dry mouth, but it can also affect the nervous system. When this happens, patients...

Open enrollment season is here, and for many people, health insurance options feel more expensive, confusing, and frustrating than ever. Choosing...

CAR T-cell therapy is generating a lot of excitement in the autoimmune community — and for good reason. Originally developed as a targeted...

Joint pain is one of the most common—and often most disabling—symptoms of Sjögren’s syndrome. While most people associate Sjögren’s with dry eyes...

It can be confusing when you see two rheumatologists and walk away with two completely different opinions—one saying you don’t have an...

What Is Metabolic Syndrome? Metabolic syndrome refers to a cluster of risk factors that raise the chance of developing diabetes and...

A recent study published in the Journal of Rheumatology and Therapy explored which psoriasis patients are more likely to become “super...

Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and great food—but it doesn't have to come with joint pain, fatigue, blood sugar spikes, or...

Thanksgiving is a celebration of gratitude, family, and comfort food — but for many, the feast is followed by joint stiffness, gout flares,...

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints. It can be difficult to...