Unexpected Hormone Discovery Could Change How We Treat Arthritis

Researchers have uncovered a previously unobserved presence of the GLP-1 hormone in the joints of arthritis patients. Arthritis is not a single disease but a broad category of joint disorders that includes autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, as well as degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis. Despite their differences, many forms share common [...]