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Guides to long-term (chronic) conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, thyroid problems and cancer. Understand how they are diagnosed, the treatments available, and how to live well and prevent complications.

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Arthritis: Types, Symptoms and Treatment

Updated September 26, 2026
Arthritis causes joint pain, swelling and stiffness. Learn how osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout differ, and the treatments that keep joints moving.