Osteoarthritis is a disease resulting from wear and tear on joints over time, whereas Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks joint tissues. RemoveAvailable Brand

The authors of this study evaluated the association between weight loss and total knee or hip replacement for osteoarthritis among middle-aged and older adults with overweight or obesity. Compared with maintaining a stable weight, weight loss of >7.5% was associated with a reduced risk of total knee but not total hip replacement. A weight loss...